STMicroelectronics launches ST54M chip with post-quantum cryptography accelerator for connected devices
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Majeed Ahmad
Summary
STMicroelectronics has introduced the ST54M chip, a single-die silicon solution that integrates a hardware accelerator for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) alongside an NFC controller, embedded secure element (eSE), and embedded SIM (eSIM). The chip aims to future-proof connected devices like smartphones and personal gadgets against emerging quantum computing threats, while also consolidating multiple security and connectivity functions into a compact form factor.
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A new breed of security chips with hardware accelerators for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) aims to future-proof the next generation of connected devices.
STMicroelectronics' ST54M chip claims to meet the upcoming quantum-ready security requirements for connected devices such as smartphones and personal gadgets.
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