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Description

The STSAFE-A120 is a secure element, providing authentication and secure data management services to a

local or remote host. It also provides cryptographic services like hashing, encryption, and decryption. It consists of

a full turnkey solution with a secure operating system running on the latest generation of secure microcontrollers.

The STSAFE-A120 can be integrated in consumables, accessories, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, smart-home,

smart-city and industrial applications, and consumer electronics devices.

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Key function overview

Figure 1. Authentication to a remote server (connected device case)

IoT device

Local host

Remote device

Host

I2C

STSAFE-A120

RF or hardwired connection

Figure 2. Authentication to a local host (consumable or peripheral case)

Peripheral or consumable

Local host

Local host

I2C

STSAFE-A120

The STSAFE-A120 can be mounted on:

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A device that authenticates to a remote host (IoT device case), the local host being used as a pass-through

to the remote server.

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A peripheral that authenticates to a local host, for example games, mobile accessories, or consumables.

STSAFE-A120

Description

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