Maxim’s DS28C40 DeepCover Authenticator, Now at Mouser, Protects Automotive Data Security

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Maxim’s DS28C40 DeepCover Authenticator, Now at Mouser, Protects Automotive Data Security

January 27, 2020 - Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the DS28C40 DeepCover automotive secure authenticator from Maxim Integrated.

The DS28C40 provides a core set of cryptographic tools derived from integrated asymmetric (ECC-P256) and symmetric (SHA-256) security functions. The device integrates a FIPS/NIST true random number generator (TRNG), 6 kbits of one-time programmable (OTP) memory for user data, keys and certificates, one configurable GPIO, and a unique 64-bit ROM identification number (ROM ID). The ECC public/private key capabilities operate from the NIST defined P-256 curve and include FIPS 186-4 compliant ECDSA signature generation and verification to support a bidirectional asymmetric key authentication model. The SHA-256 secret-key capabilities are compliant with FIPS 180 and allow flexibility when used either in conjunction with ECDSA operations or independently for multiple HMAC functions. Authentication algorithms built into the IC eliminate device-level development of code, while the industry-standard I2C interface and low software overhead on the host side help simplify design integration.

As an AEC-Q100 Grade 1 solution for automotive systems, this authenticator IC reduces the design complexity and software vulnerability of current approaches to ensure only genuine components are used for many electronic systems, such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Other applications include IoT node crypto-protection, secure authentication of accessories and peripherals, secure storage of cryptographic keys for a host controller, and secure boot or download of firmware and/or system parameters.

To learn more, visit https://www.mouser.com/new/maxim-integrated/maxim-ds28c40-authenticator/.

With its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser strives to empower innovation among design engineers and buyers by delivering advanced technologies. Mouser stocks the world's widest selection of the latest semiconductors and electronic components for the newest design projects. Mouser Electronics' website is continually updated and offers advanced search methods to help customers quickly locate inventory. Mouser.com also houses data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.

As a global authorised distributor, Mouser offers the world's widest selection of the newest semiconductors and electronic components — in stock and ready to ship. Mouser's customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed up the design process for customers, Mouser's website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Centre, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information.

About Mouser

2026 - Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 93,000m², state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com.

About Maxim Integrated

2026 - Maxim Integrated, an engineer's engineering company, exists to solve the designer's toughest problems in order to empower design innovation. The company's broad portfolio of high-performance semiconductors, combined with world-class tools and support, delivers essential analogue solutions including efficient power, precision measurement, reliable connectivity and robust protection along with intelligent processing. Designers in application areas such as automotive, communications, consumer, data centre, healthcare, industrial and IoT trust Maxim to help them quickly develop smaller, smarter and more secure designs. Learn more at https://www.maximintegrated.com.

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For further information, contact:
Kevin Hess, Mouser Electronics
Senior Vice President of Marketing
+1 (817) 804-3833
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Manager, Corporate Communications and Media Relations
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