MAXREFDES168#: ChipDNA Security Certification Reference Design for ARM Processors

MAXREFDES168# is a software reference design that demonstrates authentication of the DS28E38 DeepCover^® secure ECDSA authenticator with ChipDNA^™ PUF protection in an embedded Arm^®-based environment. The design includes example code for ECDSA authentication of the DS28E38 with the DS2476 secure coprocessor and an Eclipse^™ project that utilizes the GCC compiler and OpenOCD on-chip debugger for a fully free and open-source toolchain.

• The included project is configured for immediate use on the MAX32625MBED evaluation board, and Arm^® Mbed Enabled^™ devices are also supported through an alternate hardware interface. Porting the design to other processors requires only I²C master and timekeeping delay implementations.
• The DS2476 coprocessor is used to securely perform ECDSA calculations and store keys. Using the DS2476 with processors that do not provide robust hardware security is highly recommended.
• A driver for the DS2484 I²C to 1-Wire^® bridge is also included to enable communication with the DS28E38 by processors that lack an integrated 1-Wire line driver.

All source code, including the authentication example and drivers for the DS28E38, DS2476, and DS2484, conforms to the ISO C++98 standard for maximum portability between compilers.

Application Benefits

• Designed for Arm processors in bare-metal or OS environments.
• Includes project for Eclipse, GCC, and OpenOCD toolchain.
• Out-of-the-box support for the MAX32625MBED evaluation board.
• Supports Arm Mbed Enabled devices.
• Modular design enables rapid porting and integration.
• ISO C++98-compatible source code for best compiler portability.

Key Features

• ECDSA P256 public-key authentication protected by ChipDNA technology.
• DS28E38 operates with a single-contact 1-Wire interface, requires no device-level firmware development, and simplifies key management.
• Intellectual property and products are protected by a solution immune to invasive/physical attacks.

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