STMicroelectronics STSAFE-VJ100-CCC secure element for digital car keys

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STMicroelectronics has announced its latest platform to accelerate the introduction of digital car keys, giving consumers keyless access to vehicles via their mobile device.

In addition to strengthening security, digital car keys can deliver owner conveniences including customisable usage privileges while continuing to secure the vehicle. Activities such as car sharing, fleet management and vehicle rental receive benefits such as easier key issuance, usage controls, and access for valeting and servicing.

Based on the most recent ST Automotive grade Secure Element hardware, the global solution, developed in collaboration with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), supports the latest Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key release 3.0 standard, for the highest security and protection currently available. The G+D Digital Key application, based on the ST chip platform, is resistant to attacks and features smart and convenient customer access solutions based on NFC, Ultra-Wide-Band and BLE.

ST’s STSAFE-VJ100-CCC in-vehicle system-on-chip solution is based on CC EAL6+ certified, automotive-grade 2 ST33K-A secure IC, integrating Java Card applications. The SoC stores credentials and other sensitive information, and performs cryptographic operations required to implement CCC Digital Key Release 3 use cases like owner pairing, key sharing and key termination/deletion. This provides a robust foundation for users to build their digital car-key solutions.