STMicroelectronics STSAFE-V100-Qi secure element IC

STMicroelectronics has introduced the STSAFE-V100-Qi secure element, designed to strengthen privacy and security when charging car occupants’ portable devices. The new IC enables in-car charging to meet the latest Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) specifications, which call for protection by a secure element. It is also certified to common criteria (CC) EAL4+ to provide heightened cybersecurity protection.

ST’s secure element families are designed to protect the confidentiality and authenticity of information and devices in security-conscious applications such as banking, ticketing and identity protection. This Qi wireless-charging reference design contributes to optimised charging and safety in an automotive application.

The STSAFE-V100-Qi also supports secure boot, secure storage and secure software update. This strengthens protection against risks such as remote tampering, counterfeiting and copying. Designed with secure software updates, the IC is designed to provide a high level of security for the life of the vehicle.