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Cooperating on Creativity
A good partner supports the freedom to innovate and provides the tools to help designers
explore and push boundaries. Microchip sees the customer as a partner, working
together with a mutual end goal, writes Caroline Hayes, Senior Editor
By Caroline Hayes, Extension Media
I n a rapidly changing marketplace, it is essential for
engineers to be up to date with innovations that
can impact applications and with the features they
need to incorporate to achieve the design. This can
be challenging as designers have to consider many
factors, such as connectivity, security and longevity
of the product under development. These multiple
disciplines can be onerous, acknowledges Ross Ayotte,
Microchip’s Senior Manager of Corporate Marketing
and Marcom, which is why Microchip establishes
partnerships with its customers. One of the guiding
principles of the company is: “Customers are our
focus,” he says, adding that listening to customers is
as important as gaining credibility with high-quality
products and comprehensive services. “We start by lis-
tening to our customers,” explains Ayotte. “Working
closely with customers means understanding the
challenges they are facing and requires a sales team
dedicated to problem-solving,” he continues.
The first step is to listen to customers to find out what is
happening in their marketplace and, perhaps even more
importantly, what is likely to be happening three or
four years from now. By understanding the challenges
that customers are likely to face, Microchip can engage
with them to source products that solve problems.
Many of the partnerships have been developed over
long periods of time and are based on exceeding cus-
tomer expectations in not just products, but in the
fields of service and attitude, says Ayotte.
Microchip prides itself on having the only non-com-
missioned sales force in the industry. This allows the
sales team to direct its focus on the customer’s needs
and are not tied to meeting a corporate performance
target but instead can relate to the client’s end goals,
of problem solving with products and services tailored
for the project.
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SAVING TIME AND MONEY
There are three core areas of engagement in the customer partner-
ship. They are based around helping the customer make money, save
money and reduce their risk. Microchip provides products that are
easy to use, and which provide the needed capabilities, such as con-
nectivity and security, that enable customers to develop innovative
products, and to differentiate themselves from the competition. The
ability to use the same tools and support services across designs
means that development team can be efficient. Reduced iterations
and fewer revisions mean that the time-to-market is condensed,
saving the customer time and money. In many of the competitive
arenas in which its customers operate, such as automotive, aero-
space, telecoms, and consumer products, being the first to market
is critical to a product’s success and seeing the return on the invest-
ment in its development.
Providing increased functionality within an MCU is a valuable way
of saving development time and adding the ability to innovate. One
way Microchip does this is through the integration of Core Indepen-
dent Peripherals (CIPs) which add functionality without increasing
an embedded system’s footprint. They simplify the implementa-
tion of complex control systems, for example, closed loop power
supply control, or a custom communication protocol. CIPs execute
tasks independently of the Central Processing Unit (CPU), which is
offloaded to focus on system-critical tasks. Another benefit is that,
since CIPs execute these tasks deterministically in hardware, they
negate the need to write and validate code for these functions. The
added functionality that can be achieved with CIPs enables smaller,
lower power MCUs to be used in complex systems, such as lighting
control or a sensor end node, for a more cost-effective design.
MITIGATING RISK
The engagement process is focused on lessening any hurdles that
may result in being late to market or delivering a product that falls
short of market expectations. This includes everything from concept
to production and supply. That collaboration helps Microchip assess
the right design early in the development stage. This reduces mid- or
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The recent merger and acquisition activity in the semiconductor

industry has highlighted the consolidation of product lines as com-
panies are bought or merged. The impact of this, says Ayotte, is
that parts are often deemed end-of-life as they either clash with
other product lines or are identified as being unprofitable and pro-
duction is stopped. Yet, developers need to know that the part on
which they are basing a project will be available for some time and
from a reliable source. This is not just old-fashioned conservatism,
this is a sound business model, as the obsolescence of a product
could lead to a complete redesign.

“At Microchip, we have a policy of customer-driven obsolescence,”

Ayotte says. “This means that our customers don’t need to fear a forced
redesign because we are no longer manufacturing a particular part. If
a customer is in production with a part and wants to buy more, we will
continue to manufacture it,” he confirms.
Figure 1: The WINC1500 module can add Wi-Fi® connectivity to any
embedded system.
continues. Using the code generated in the MPLAB IDE, this switch
merely requires the code to be resized for use with the 8-bit device.

THE TOOLS TO INNOVATE Many projects may bridge multiple disciplines. Some specialties, how-
Development tools are a key part of the support structure available ever, may not be available to the design team. For example, vehicles
from Microchip. Efficient tools can reduce design time and save a are requiring more in-vehicle connectivity and the Internet of Things
customer’s resources. For ease of access, tools are scalable across the relies on it. Yet connectivity requires particular RF and protocol exper-
company’s product lines. Many of Microchip’s software tools are also tise. Microchip’s portfolio includes a wide selection of connectivity
available as free downloads or free trials. modules across many wireless technologies. The modules can be easily
integrated into a design because they include an integrated antenna
Designers who have selected any of the company’s 8-, 16, or 32-bit as well as FCC, IC and CE certifications. These whole-package modules
PIC® MCUs or 16-bit dsPIC® DSCs can take advantage of MPLAB® eliminate the need for wireless expertise when building a connected
X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) or the cloud-based design while also reducing overall development time.
MPLAB Xpress IDE along with a suite of tools that includes com-
pilers, programmers, debuggers and software as well as development
boards designed for specific applications. As an excellent example
of the ease of use philosophy behind this ecosystem of tools, there
is also MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC). This free, graphical pro-
gramming environment generates C code for use in design projects
and configures functions and peripherals specific to an application.
It also features a drag-and-drop operation to show the engineer
the various options available, saving valuable time in researching
choices and in writing code.

For developing applications based on AVR® or SAM MCUs, designers

can use Atmel Studio 7, which provides a seamless and easy-to-use envi-
ronment to build and debug applications written in C/C++ or assembly Figure 2: The SAMB11-ZR is a fully certified module that saves development
code. It also connects to the debuggers, programmers and development time and lowers the BoM.
kits that support AVR and SAM devices. Atmel START is an innovative
online tool that enables intuitive, graphical configuration of embedded With the continuing proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT),
software projects. It allows users to select and configure software com- designers are expected to adapt existing products to bring Wi-Fi® and
ponents, drivers and middleware, as well as complete example projects, networking capabilities to existing MCUs. Microchip’s WINC1500
specifically tailored to the needs of their applications. Wi-Fi device (Figure 1) is an IEEE 802.11b/g/n network controller
System on Chip (SoC). An ideal add-on to existing MCU solutions, the
As stated earlier, one of the core areas of focus for the company is WINC1500 makes it easy to bring Wi-Fi and networking capabilities
the drive to mitigate risk for the customer. Having code that is scal- through its SPI-to-Wi-Fi interface. It connects to a wide variety of
able across numerous portfolios of MCUs through the free MPLAB MCUs, including Microchip’s SAM, PIC24 and PIC32 MCUs, with the
X IDE allows designers to streamline and adapt ideas as the market module only requiring a high-speed crystal or oscillator to be added
demands. For example, a customer may develop code for a design as an external clock source. It also supports a variety of security pro-
using a 16-bit MCU for their initial product; that customer may later tocols including WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) /WPA2 Personal, TLS
decide to downsize to a more cost-effective 8-bit MCU as production (Transport Security Layer) v1.2 and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer).

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For those wanting an easy to use Bluetooth® solution, the SAMB11- lowering the investment and effort required for development. The
ZR is a fully certified ultra-low power Bluetooth Low Energy module solution addresses common security needs such as trusted boot,
with integrated ARM® Cortex®-M0 based MCU and application Flash secure communications and firmware updates, secure storage and
memory (Figure 2) in a 10 x 7 mm package. It supports numerous trusted device identification.
application profiles making the device a versatile SoC suitable for a
wide variety of connected designs. Using a complete Bluetooth solu- To provide security design expertise to its customers, Microchip has
tion like the SAMB11-ZR saves developers time, cost and board space created a Security Design Partner Program. All companies in the pro-
– all positive elements in the design process. gram are trusted partners who have not only been vetted as a genuine
security expert on Microchip technologies, but have demonstrated
SMART AND SECURE their expertise with products available for customers to integrate into
There are innumerable conversations about security happening at any designs to save on development time and costs. The network includes
given moment; however, security is not just to protect the end user leading cloud-providers, TLS stack providers and certificate authority
from accidental or malicious attacks. Protecting Intellectual Property companies – all of which can work with customers to identify security
(IP) and devices from such threats is critical as it protects revenue needs as well as help in the implementation of secure designs.
streams for the customer and can negate the need for costly redesigns
as a result of a hack. Security not only includes designing in security measures from a
system’s inception, but also being reactive to new potential threats.
There is not a one-size-fits-all security solution. What’s important Given that technology is constantly evolving, standards that may
when designing a system is to be able to create a unique, trusted have once provided sufficient protection may become more suscep-
identity that can be securely authenticated and protected. There tible over time. In late 2017, the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability surfaced.
are different ways to implement this trust and additional measures This vulnerability wasn’t hardware-based but was actually a security
can be added based on the level of security a particular system vulnerability of the widely used WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II)
requires. Microchip has a scalable security portfolio that spans industry protocol. Microchip was on the front lines fighting this
both hardware and software and their sales team can help identify vulnerability and was one of the first vendors to issue a patch to its
what a customer’s security needs are and the best way to implement customers. Providing solutions to security challenges is a priority for
those safeguards. Microchip and it is tackling these challenges from every angle.

To safeguard a customer’s IP and a device’s private keys, CryptoAu- TOTAL SYSTEM SOLUTIONS
thentication™ products, like the ATECC608A secure element, add The reach of Microchip’s products extends across automotive and
hardware-based root of trust storage to verify the identity of anyone aerospace, to telecoms, power tools and lighting. As Ayotte puts it:
who is trying to gain access. Placing the secret keys in hardware “If it plugs in, or has a battery, we are in it – or should be.” In many
removes them from the reach of attackers while ensuring that keys instances, such as the connected car, or smart lighting in home auto-
cannot be copied, cloned, counterfeited or tampered with. This secure mation, these application areas blend more than one discipline of
element can also be used to authenticate accessories or disposables, electronics design.
such as printer cartridges, to ensure a compatible accessory is being
used that will provide an optimal user experience. For this reason, the 1,000-member sales team concentrates on
understanding and enhancing customer knowledge. Acting as a
For systems looking to implement security measures such as secure partner, each member of the team considers the customer’s current
boot, asymmetric encryption for public key cryptography, hashing for skill set and can provide an overview of what may need to be added
authentication and anti-cloning and elliptical curves for encrypting for a particular project.
and decrypting data, there is the CEC1702 MCU. This ARM Cortex-M4
based MCU ensures boot code has not been compromised, which is By being omnipresent in the marketplace, engaging with customers
becoming increasingly important in the rapidly growing IoT landscape. and discussing present and future projects, the sales team is able to
The 32-bit MCU safeguards firmware with pre-boot authentication bring in experts and identify opportunities. Crucially, it can address
and verifies that firmware updates are from a trusted source and not how to solve challenges such as connectivity or security in new
corrupted. There is also authentication of system-critical commands, system designs. Ayotte describes the team as taking a consultative
ensuring they are from a known source, and encryption protects code role, bringing in Microchip’s embedded systems expertise together
and data from theft and attacks. with availability of a range of resources that can be tailored for a
specific application.
If a customer is looking for a software-based approach, they can
explore the IoT Security Suite for Microchip’s SAMA5D2 micro- The selection of products that are scalable across all product groups,
processors (MPUs) that Microchip announced earlier this year in and resources that can be provided as and when required, can be a
conjunction with Sequitur Labs. The suite enables device OEMs to flexible approach - used by the customer to make money, save money
use hardware-based isolation and cryptography while dramatically and reduce risk in a dynamic, innovative market.

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especially as new instances of security breaches come
to light. Stories of hackers taking control of a vehicle that
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connected devices has been overshadowed by uncertainty
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those of traditional embedded designs because small, intel-
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The diversity of the IoT world demands a new security paradigm.
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Solving the
Security Conundrum
the ecosystem with limited or no human interaction. In order to
do this, their cryptographic credentials must be stored in the
device itself. Since edge nodes are often physically accessible,
these credentials are in danger of exposure to hackers.
There are three major pillars for securing IoT designs:
authentication, encryption, and secure key storage. While
authentication and encryption are equally important building
blocks in the security equation, it’s important to recognize that
encryption doesn’t ensure security in IoT applications. Since
it is generally too daunting and time consuming to hack into
complex authentication and encryption systems, the majority
of hacks are usually implemented by using imposter devices
to break into the areas where secret keys are stored. The loss
of these secret keys severely impacts the authentication and
encryption processes. In other words, once hackers get a hold
of the keys, the other two protection mechanisms can also be
compromised or breached. Therefore, an IoT system is really
only as strong as the process that is used for the storage of
secret keys.
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have two options for implementing security in their IoT proj-
ects: software-based and hardware-based solutions. While
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to spoof or hack than software-based systems, making them a
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elements need to be implemented fairly early in the develop-
ment cycle. Therefore, it is critical that IoT developers have a
clear understanding of an end-to-end ecosystem for creating a
robust security roadmap. The traditional approach to hardware
security involves building the security stack on top of a micropro-
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a result, hardware solutions built around a central MPU or MCU
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authentication burdens the overall system and eventually slows
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top of processors generally store the secret keys into memory,
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can help resolve this design conundrum.
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resource-sensitive cloud computing at the other end. It can only
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crypto elements consume very low power, which is essential
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co-processors include:
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ensure that encryption keys are secure throughout the
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can be deployed in IoT node-to-cloud environments, even at
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 IoT Security Suite
Making the Complex Simple

The IoT Security Suite for the SAMA5D2 MPU enables rapid and easy use of its
advanced security features, such as ARM® TrustZone® technology and hardware
cryptography, without a long learning curve. The suite covers the security
requirements for IoT device manufacturers in a single, easy-to-use package. It
supports storing, encrypting, decrypting and exchanging keys between devices
and applications, and its easy-to-use APIs save you time.

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A Complete IoT Security
Platform
Since the IoT security paradigm is somewhat of a moving
target—with multiple device types communicating with each
other over a multitude of wired and wireless interfaces—IoT
developers are relying on the expertise of chip suppliers that
have years of experience in crypto hardware and security stan-
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ble with any MPU or MCU, but also powerful development tools
to help you implement security co-processors more quickly into
your embedded systems.
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then carries out ECC operation to authenticate IoT nodes
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Primarily targeting cost-sensitive embedded applications, the
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faster symmetric authentication.
The ATECC508A crypto engine uses Elliptic Curve Cryptography
(ECC) to create secure, hardware-based key storage for IoT
applications that include home automation, industrial network-
ing and medical. It employs protected key storage as well as
hardware acceleration of ECC cipher suites, including mutual
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the Hardware-TLS />;3: WSH[MVYT ;OL (;,**( Z\W-
ports the CryptoAuth Xplained Pro evaluation and develop-
ment kit and works with the CryptoAuthLib software support
library. Proving that hardware-based security solutions do not
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high-volume IoT applications.
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solutions for your IoT system design, visit the Atmel® Security
ICs web page to learn more about how our hardware-based
security devices can reduce your costs and ensure trust for
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UPD360 - USB Power Delivery Controller

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Suite Success

Microchip’s Digital Power Design Suite Guides Development of Complex, Intelligent

Power Supplies

D
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has you covered. Our Digital Power Design Suite, which
supports applications using our dsPIC33 “GS” family of
Digital Signal Controllers, is a set of software tools and design
examples to make your development process easy. The Digital
Power Design Suite includes four packages: the Digital Com-
pensation Design Tool (DCDT), MPLAB® *VKL *VUÄN\YH[VY
(MCC), Microchip Compensator Libraries and Design Examples.

This combination of resources provides you with the tools and

guidance you need to develop complete digital power designs.
After your initial powertrain and feedback circuit has been
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some help from the code examples and the code generated
and Nyquist plots. Once the desired performance is achieved,
from MCC and the DCDT. Here is a brief overview of each of the
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