Microchip Unveils New Standard of Enhanced Code Security With The PIC18-Q24 Family of MCUs
27 Novembro 2023 - 10:09AM
More and more everyday items are connected to the cloud—from
cellphones and vehicles to smart thermostats and home appliances.
With this rise in connectivity, the need for advanced security
measures at the chip level, protecting both firmware and data, is
critical. To defend against current and ever-expanding security
threats, Microchip Technology
(Nasdaq: MCHP) has
launched the
PIC18-Q24 Family of Microcontrollers
(MCUs).
To counter the threat of maliciously reprogramming a device in
an embedded system, PIC18-Q24 MCUs introduce the Programming and
Debugging Interface Disable (PDID) feature. When enabled, this
enhanced code protection feature is designed to lock out access to
the programming/debugging interface and block unauthorized attempts
to read, modify or erase firmware.
“System security is only as strong as its weakest link. Any
programmable component can be vulnerable, and it is essential to
implement enhanced protection features to prevent potential hacks,”
said Greg Robinson, corporate vice president of Microchip’s 8-bit
MCU business unit. “The PIC18-Q24 family of MCUs from Microchip are
designed with advanced security in the forefront, to help customers
combat threats at the system’s foundation.”
Because many secure systems often connect and communicate with a
wide variety of sensors, memory chips and processors, the PIC18-Q24
MCUs feature Multi-Voltage I/O (MVIO). This feature eliminates the
need for external level shifters and allows the MCUs to interface
with digital inputs or outputs at different operating voltages. In
addition to reducing board complexity and Bill of Material (BOM)
cost, MVIO makes PIC18-Q24 MCUs especially well-suited as system
management processors, performing monitoring and telemetry for a
larger processor. These seemingly routine tasks are typically most
vulnerable to potential hackers as they try to gain access to
embedded systems.
The PIC18-Q24 family is also enabled with the option to have an
immutable bootloader for applications that want a secure way to
upgrade firmware. To learn more, visit Microchip’s 8-bit
PIC® MCU webpage.
Development ToolsPIC18-Q24 MCUs are fully
supported by Microchip’s comprehensive development ecosystem and
designed to integrate with the MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC).
The PIC18F56Q24 Curiosity Nano Evaluation Kit
(EV01E86A) offers complete support for designing with the PIC18-Q24
family. These features coordinate for a seamless embedded
development experience and reduced time to market.
Pricing and AvailabilityFor additional
information and to purchase, contact a Microchip sales
representative, authorized worldwide distributor or visit
Microchip’s Purchasing and Client Services website,
www.microchipdirect.com.
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About Microchip
Technology:Microchip Technology Inc. is a
leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control
solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive
product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which
reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market.
The company’s solutions serve more than 125,000 customers across
the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense,
communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler,
Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with
dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the
Microchip website at www.microchip.com.
Disclaimers and NoticesPerformance varies by
use, configuration and other factors. No product or component can
be absolutely secure. Your costs and results may vary.
Statements in this document that refer to future plans or
expectations are forward-looking statements. These statements are
based on current expectations and involve many risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed or implied in such statements. For more
information on the factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially, see our most recent earnings release and SEC
filings at www.microchip.com.
Note: The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, MPLAB and
PIC are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated
in the U.S.A. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the
property of their respective companies.
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