Single-Chip Solution Integrates Advanced Physical Security with On-Chip Encryption Key Memory
DeepCover® embedded security solutions cloak sensitive data under multiple layers of advanced physical security to provide the most secure key storage possible. The DeepCover Security Manager (DS3645) is a secure supervisor with 4096 bytes of SRAM for applications requiring the secure storage of sensitive data and the physical tamper-sensing response functions required in cryptographic processors and data security equipment. One of the DS3645's primary features is the on-chip encryption key memory, consisting of 32 128-byte banks incorporating a high-speed, direct-clearing function. The 4KB key memory is constantly complemented in the background to prevent memory imprinting. In the event of a qualified tamper event, the key memory is rapidly cleared and a negative bias is applied to clear SRAM external to the DS3645. The device includes a real-time seconds counter, watchdog timer, CPU supervisor, nonvolatile (NV) SRAM controller, and on-chip temperature sensor. In the event of a primary power failure, an external battery source is automatically switched in to keep the key memory, seconds counter, and tamper-detection circuitry active. The DS3645 provides low-leakage tamper-detection inputs for interface to external sensors, interlocks, and antitamper meshes. The DS3645 also invokes a tamper event if the backup battery drops below a specified threshold or absolute temperature, if the temperature rate-of-change exceeds programmed limits, or if the crystal oscillator frequency falls outside a specified window. The tamper event is latched and timestamped for future debugging purposes. Access to the seconds counter, tamper monitoring, key memory, and device configuration is conducted through an I²C-compatible interface. The DS3645 is assembled in a CSBGA package, which enhances key security because the leads are not exposed to the outer edges of the package.
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Part Number | Analog Voltages Monitored | Digital Inputs Monitored | Internal Key Memory (Bytes) | Ext. Memory Cntrl. | Random Number Gen. | Over Voltage Monitor | Battery Monitor | Package/Pins | Oper. Temp. (°C) |
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DS3645 | 12 | 4 | 4096 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | CSBGA/49 | -55 to +95 |
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
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DS3645B | Active | CSBGA,;49 pin;49 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | No | |
DS3645B+ | Active | CSBGA,;49 pin;49 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
DS3645B+TRL | Active | CSBGA,;49 pin;49 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
DS3645B-TRL | No Longer Available | DS3645B+TRL | CSBGA,;49 pin;49 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | No |
DS3645B-W+ | Active | CSBGA,;49 pin;49 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
DS3645K | Active | EVKIT; | -40°C to +85°C | See data sheet |