MAXQ1061：DeepCover Cryptographic Controller for Embedded Devices

A Turnkey Solution for Secure Storage, Digital Signature, Encryption, Secure Boot, and TLS/SSL Communication Protocol

DeepCover® embedded security solutions cloak sensitive data under multiple layers of advanced physical security to provide the most secure key storage possible. The DeepCover cryptographic controller (MAXQ1061) protects the confidentiality, authenticity and integrity of software IP, communication and revenue models. It is ideal for connected embedded devices, industrial networking, PLC, and network appliances. The embedded, comprehensive cryptographic toolbox provides key generation and storage up to full SSL/TLS/DTLS support by offering a high level of abstraction including TLS/DTLS key negotiation, ECDSA-based TLS/DTLS authentication, digital signature generation and verification, SSL/TLS/DTLS packet encryption, and MAC algorithms. It can also serve as a secure bootloader for an external generic microcontroller. 32KB of user-programmable EEPROM securely store certificates, public keys, private and secret keys, monotonic counters, and arbitrary data. A flexible file system manages access rights for the objects. The device is controlled over a SPI or I²C interface. Life cycle management and a secure key loading protocols are provided. Cryptographic algorithms supported by the device include AES, ECC, ECDSA signature scheme, SHA, and MAC digest algorithms. The true random number generator can be used for on-chip key generation. A separate hardware AES engine over SPI, allows it to function as a coprocessor for stream encryption. The advanced physical, environmental and logical protections, are designed to meet the stringent requirements of FIPS and Common Criteria EAL4+ certifications.

Key Features

Advanced Cryptographic Tool Box Seamlessly Supports Highly Secure Key Storage
- Certificates Chain Management
- Secure 32KB File System Based on Nonvolatile EEPROM (500K Cycles) for Extensive Key and Certificate Storage
- Symmetric-key: AES-128/-256 (ECB, CBC, CCM)
- Asymmetric-key: ECC NIST P-256, -521, -384
- Secure Hash: SHA-256, -384, -512
- MAC Digest: CBC-MAC, HMAC-SHA256, HMAC-SHA384, HMAC-SHA512
- Signature Schemes: ECDSA (FIPS 186-4)
- Key Exchange: EC Diffie-Hellman (TLS)
- 128-Bit AES Stream Encryption Engine Over SPI (Up to 20Mb/s) Supporting AES-GCM and AES-ECB Modes
- On-Chip Key Generation: ECC, AES
- Random Number Generation: True RNG
High-Level Functions Simplify SSL/TLS/DTLS Implementations
- TLS/DTLS Key Negotiation (PSK, ECDH, ECDHE)
- ECDSA Based TLS/DTLS Authentication, Digital Signature Generation and Verification
- SSL/TLS/DTLS Packet Encryption (AES)
- MAC Algorithm (HMAC-SHA256)
Extensive Host/System Services Increase Flexibility and Reduce System Cost
- Watchdog Timer
- Power-On Reset/Brownout Reset
- Secure Boot Function
- Tamper Detection
- Life Cycle Management and Key Loading Protocol
- Flexible File System With User-Programmable Access Conditions for Each Object Software Reset
- Software Reset, Shutdown, and Wake-Up Functions
Multiple Communication Interface Options for Simpler Connection to a Host Processor
- I²C Slave Controller
- SPI Slave Controller with a Dedicated DMA Channel and 128-Bit AES Stream Encryption Engine Supporting AES-GCM and AES-ECB Modes

Applications/Uses

Certificate Distribution and Management
Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructures
Electronic Signature Generation
Secure Access Control
Smart Metering

Parametrics

Part Number	MCU Core	Data Processing	Internal SRAM (KBytes)	SPI Bus	I²C Bus	Timer Features	Package/Pins
Part Number	MCU Core	Data Processing	Internal SRAM (KBytes)	SPI Bus	I²C Bus	Timer Features	Package/Pins
MAXQ1061	MAXQ30 (RISC)	32-bit	16	1	1 Slave	Watchdog	TSSOP/14

Design kits & evaluation modules

MAXQ1061-KIT

Ordering Information

Part Number	Status	Recommended Replacement	Package	Temp	RoHS
MAXQ1061EUD+	Active		TSSOP,;14 pin;33.4 mm²	-40°C to +85°C	Lead Free
MAXQ1061EUD+T	Active		TSSOP,;14 pin;33.4 mm²	-40°C to +85°C	Lead Free