MAX32550:DeepCover Secure Cortex-M3 Flash Microcontroller

Industry's First Secure Cortex-M3 Flash Microcontroller with Secure Boot Loader with PKA

DeepCover® embedded security solutions cloak sensitive data under multiple layers of advanced physical security to provide the most secure key storage possible. The DeepCover Secure microcontroller (MAX32550) provides an interoperable, secure, and cost-effective solution to build new generations of trusted devices such as mobile chip and pin pads. The MAX32550 is based on a Cortex M3 processor with 1MB of embedded flash, 256KB of system RAM, 8KB of battery-backed AES self-encrypted NVSRAM. It includes all the essential functions of mobile POS terminal including a cryptographic engine, a true random number generator, battery-backed RTC, environmental and tamper detection circuitry, a magnetic stripe reader, a smart card controller with embedded transceiver to directly support 1.8V, 3.3V, and 5V cards, and an integrated secure keypad controller. It also provides a seamless interface to TFT displays and includes a vast array of peripherals, SPIs, UARTs, DMA, ADC, and DAC that add flexibility to control and differentiate the system design.

Key Features
  • ARM® Cortex® M3 Processor Core Allows for Easy Integration into Applications
    • 108MHz Core Operating Frequency Through PLL
    • 1MB Dual-Bank Flash Memory with Cache
    • 256KB System SRAM
    • 8KB AES Self-Encrypted NVSRAM
  • Security Features Facilitate System-Level Protection
    • Secure Boot Loader with Public Key Authentication
    • AES, DES and SHA Hardware Accelerators
    • Modulo Arithmetic Hardware Accelerator (MAA)Supporting RSA, DSA, and ECDSA
    • 8-Line Secure Keypad Controller
    • Hardware True Random-Number Generator
    • Die Shield with Dynamic Fault Detection
    • 6 External Tamper Sensors with IndependentRandom Dynamic Patterns
    • 256-Bit Flip-Flop-Based Battery-Backup AES KeyStorage
    • Temperature and Voltage Tamper Monitor
    • Real-Time Clock
  • Integrated Peripherals Reduce External Component Count
    • Triple-Track Magnetic Stripe Head Interface
    • One ISO 7816 Smart Card Interface with IntegratedTransceiver (1.8V, 3V, and 5V)
    • USB 2.0 Device with Internal Transceiver andDedicated PLL
    • 3 SPI Ports, 2 UART Ports, and 1 I2C Controller
    • 6 Timers, 4 with PWM Capability
    • Up to 70 General-Purpose I/O Pins
    • 2-Channel, 10-Bit ADC and 1-Channel, 8-Bit DAC
    • Color/Monochrome LCD TFT Controller
    • 4-Channel DMA Controller
  • Power Management Optimizes Battery Life and Reduces Active Power Consumption
    • Single 3.3V Supply Operation*
    • Integrated Battery-Backup Switch
    • Clock Gating Function
    • Low-Current Battery-Backup Operation
MAX32550: Functional Diagram
MAX32550: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • ATM Keyboards
  • EMV Card Reader
  • PCI Mobile Payment Terminals (mPOS)
DataSheet
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MAX32550 Data SheetMAX32550.pdf
Errata MAX32550MAX32550REVA3_(NDA_post).pdf
Errata MAX32550MAX32550REVB2_(NDA_post).pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberMCU CoreCore Clock Speed
(MHz)
Internal Flash
(KBytes)
Internal SRAM
(KBytes)
USARTsSPI BusI2C BusUSBGPIO PinsPWMTimer FeaturesPackage/Pins
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MAX32550ARM Cortex-M31081000256231 Master/Slave1 x 2.0 FS Device
Device Including Transceiver
704WatchdogCTBGA/121
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX32550-LBJ+ActiveCTBGA,;121 pin;66.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX32550-LBS+ActiveCTBGA,;121 pin;66.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX32550-LBS+TActiveCTBGA,;121 pin;66.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX32550-LNJ+ActiveCTBGA,;121 pin;66.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX32550-LNS+ActiveCTBGA,;121 pin;66.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX32550-LNS+TActiveCTBGA,;121 pin;66.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX32550-SKA#No Longer AvailableMAX32550-SKA+CTBGA,;121 pin;66.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX32550-SKB#No Longer AvailableMAX32550-SKB+CSBGA;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX32550-SKC#No Longer AvailableMAX32550-SKC+CSBGA;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX32550-SKD#No Longer AvailableMAX32550-SKD+CSBGA;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX32550-SKE#No Longer AvailableMAX32550-SKE+CSBGA;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX32550.pdf MAX32550
MAX32550_cn.pdf MAX32550
MAX32550REVA3_(NDA_post).pdf MAX32550
MAX32550REVB2_(NDA_post).pdf MAX32550
MAX32550.pdf MAX32550
MAX32550.pdf MAX32550
Secure the IoT: Part 2, A Secure Boot, the "Root of Trust" for Embedded Devices MAX32590
Secure the IoT: Part 1, Public Key Cryptography Secures Connected Devices MAX32590
MAX32550.pdf MAX32550
MAX32550REVA3_(NDA_post).pdf MAX32550