Security in MCUsIn an increasing networked world where data transfer traffic is expected to nearly double each decade, there is a growing concern for security, privacy and safety. Texas Instruments provides security solutions with features that allow our customers to prevent, detect and respond to unintended or malicious behavior caused by outside influences in order to protect customer’s devices, solutions and services. TI security solutions in MCU offer many advantages:
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Key Features of TI's Security Solutions in MCU:
TI Software security:
TI software offer library for common algorithm in security with pure C. It’s free and easy to use. Download now:
- Symmetric – AES-128, 3DES, DES
- Hash: SAH-256
- User guide: C Implementation of Cryptographic Algorithms
TI Hardware security:
TI Hardware security solution feature the best-in-class technology in security and have broad portfolio to meet your requirement of market and application:
- Symmetric: AES, DES
- Hash: SHA
- IP protection
- Tamper protection
| Product family | Product core | AES | DES | SHA | PKA | IP Protection | Tamper Protection |
| MSP430FR59xx | 16-bit MSP430 | Yes | Yes | ||||
| CC430 | 16-bit MSP430 | Yes | |||||
| MSP430F677x | 16-bit MSP430 | Yes | Yes | ||||
| MSP430F676x | 16-bit MSP430 | Yes | |||||
| MSP430F674x | 16-bit MSP430 | Yes | |||||
| LM4F29x (in development per MCU) | Cortex-M4F | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| C28x + ARM® Cortex™ M3 Concerto™ Series | Real-time C2000™ Microcontrollers | Yes | |||||
| C28x Delfino™Floating-point Series | Real-time C2000™ Microcontrollers | Yes | |||||
| C28x Piccolo™ Series | Real-time C2000™ Microcontrollers | Yes | |||||
| C28x Fixed-point Series | Real-time C2000™ Microcontrollers | Yes | |||||
| C24x 16-bit Series | Real-time C2000™ Microcontrollers | Yes | |||||
| AM335x | KeyStone Multicore DSP+ARM® | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Applications
TI’s Secure Embedded Systems are a great match for many applications and markets, including:
- Smart Grid
- E-meter
- Flow meter
- Home automation
- Gate way
- Power line communication
Technical Documents
Related product’s user’s guide: |
Software solution for security guide: - Complete details including a free online training course, independent benchmarks and complete technical documentation. |
White paper: Introducing advanced security to low-power applications with FRAM-based MCUs |
White paper: Enable security and amp up chip performance with hardware accelerated cryptography |
Note: There might be exceptions within series. Please refer to datasheets for specific device configurations.
*For RSA or ECC, please contact TI's Product Information Center (Americas)

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