EMVCo standard compliance enables seamless implementation of global interoperability and secure payment transactions.

Infineon supplies embedded Secure Elements (eSE) to Lenovo's latest smartphones for secure mobile transactions using NFC technology.

Infineon's security controller is used in the Lenovo Vibe P1 and X3. This security chip serves as a protection mechanism for mobile devices, thereby ensuring the secure transmission of sensitive payment information, such as during contactless payments or mobile ticketing for public transportation.

Dr. Stefan Hofschen, President of Infineon’s Chip Card and Security division, said, “I am pleased that Lenovo, one of the world’s top five smartphone makers with a strong presence, especially in China, has adopted Infineon products.”

“Mobile payments are growing at a rapid pace, and Infineon provides trusted security solutions. By securely storing sensitive information such as users’ banking data or biometric data, we enhance the reliability of new features like fingerprint authentication and cloud services. This allows us to improve user convenience without compromising security. At the same time, we help customers minimize design-in work and shorten product launch times,” he said.

Infineon’s SLE 97 eSE, supplied by Lenovo, meets internationally recognized security standards and has obtained Common Criteria EAL5+ (high) and EMVCo (Europay International, MasterCard, VISA) certifications. The EMVCo standard enables the seamless implementation of global interoperability and secure payment transactions.

Embedded security chips are establishing themselves as a mainstream security solution for NFC (Near Field Communication) applications. According to IHS (2015 NFC Report), the number of smartphones equipped with embedded NFC security devices is projected to increase from 420 million in 2015 to 1.6 billion in 2020, with the growth drivers being primarily mobile payment, transportation, and ticketing applications.