Lattice’s New MachX03D FPGA Enhances Security with Hardware Root-of-Trust Capabilities
FPGA Family Simplifies Implementation of Comprehensive, Flexible and Robust Hardware Security throughout Product Lifecycle
- Enhances security in computing, communications, industrial control and automotive systems
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Lattice Semiconductor MachXO3D FPGA (Graphic: Business Wire)
Component firmware is an increasingly popular attack vector for cyberattacks. According to a report in “MIT Technology Review,” security vulnerabilities rendered over 3 billion chips in systems of all types open to data theft via the exploitation of their firmware1. Unsecured firmware also exposes OEMs to the financial and brand reputation risks associated with device hijacking (for use in DDoS attacks) and device tampering or destruction. Failure to address these risks can negatively impact a company’s reputation and financial performance.
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When used to implement system control functions, MachXO3 FPGA devices are typically the “first-on/last-off” component on circuit boards. By integrating security and system control functions, the MachXO3D becomes the first link in a chain of trust that protects entire systems.
With MachXO3D, Lattice is enhancing the device configuration and
programming steps in the manufacturing process. These enhancements, in
combination with MachXO3D’s security features, protect systems by
securing communication between the MachXO3D and legitimate firmware
providers. This protection stays in effect throughout the component’s
entire lifecycle, including system manufacture, transit, installation,
operation and decommissioning. According
to
“System developers commonly take advantage of FPGA flexibility to
enhance system functions after deployment,” said
Key features of the new MachXO3D include:
- Control function FPGA that provides 4K and 9K look-up tables for implementing logic that instantly configures at power up from on device flash memory
- On-device regulator for single 2.5/3.3-volt power supply operation
- Support for up to 2700 Kbits of user Flash memory and up to 430 Kbits sysMEM™ embedded block RAM to provide more flexible design options
- Up to 383 I/Os, configurable to support LVCMOS 3.3 to 1.0, and designed to integrate into a wide variety of system environments with features such as hot-socketing, default pull-down, input hysteresis, and programmable slew rate
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Embedded security block that provides pre-verified hardware support
for cryptographic functions such as ECC,
AES , SHA, PKC and Unique Secure ID - Embedded secure configuration engine to ensure only FPGA configurations from a trusted source can be installed
- Dual on-device configuration memories to enable fail-safe reprogramming of component firmware in the event of compromise
Samples are available. For more information about MachXO3D, please visit http://www.latticesemi.com/MachXO3D.
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1 Giles, M. (2018,
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