As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to proliferate across industries, the demand for seamless device configuration and robust security measures is on the rise. Addressing this need, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) has unveiled its latest innovation, the OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT. This cutting-edge NFC I2C bridge tag offers single-tap authentication and secured configuration for IoT devices, marking a significant advancement in contactless authentication technology.
The OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT stands out as the only asymmetric cryptography tag certified as a Type 4 Tag by the NFC Forum. Its high-performance capabilities enable ultra-fast and seamless data exchange, even with large data volumes, facilitating effortless communication between IoT devices and contactless readers such as smartphones. This technology opens up a myriad of applications, including secured configuration of electronic devices, activation of shared mobility vehicles, passive commissioning of unpowered smart light bulbs, and data logging on patient health monitors.
Central to the OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT’s functionality is Infineon’s Integrity Guard 32 security architecture, ensuring superior protection against cyber threats. With EAL6+ certification for both hardware and crypto libraries, the tag offers unparalleled security for sensitive data and operations. Supporting both symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic authentication, as well as pass-through and asynchronous data transfer modes, it provides flexibility and adaptability for various use cases.
Powered by the TEGRION™ hardware, the OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT boasts an impressive contactless interface speed of up to 848 Kbit/s and an I2C interface supporting up to 1 Mbits/s. This high-performance capability is particularly crucial for demanding applications where speed and efficiency are paramount. Additionally, the tag offers generous memory capacity of 8 KB to store customer and application-specific configuration information, while its high on-chip capacitance enables smaller antenna designs, optimizing both costs and space requirements.
Samples of the OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT are currently available, with broader market availability slated for August 2024. Infineon also offers the OPTIGA™ Authenticate NBT Development Shield and development kit to facilitate evaluation and design-in. Technical documentation and extensive integration support are accessible without the need for a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), and training opportunities are available for developers interested in leveraging this groundbreaking technology.
Infineon Technologies AG, a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT, continues to drive decarbonization and digitalization with its innovative products and solutions. With approximately 58,600 employees worldwide and revenue of about €16.3 billion in the 2023 fiscal year, Infineon is committed to shaping the future of technology and enabling secure, efficient, and sustainable IoT ecosystems.