Secure MCUs for automotive security and connectivity
With connectivity and electro-mobility trends driving growth in the automotive industry, new vehicles integrate sophisticated systems for ADAS, telematics, infotainment, electro-mobility, car access and other applications to optimize maintenance, enhance driving, and improve user experience. Secure MCUs ensure the confidentiality and authenticity of sensitive data and secure communication between vehicles and external systems. NFC readers enable contactless power and data transfers between vehicle systems and NFC-enabled user devices. ST provides automotive-grade secure MCUs and NFC readers to OEMs and tier-1 suppliers for cars that are more secure and better connected.
Applications
- Smart gateway and firmware over-the-air (FOTA)
- Telematics and connectivity control unit
- Vehicle-to-everything (V2X)
- Fleet management and car sharing on-board unit (OBU)
- eCall
- Automatic tolling system
- Insurance black box
Product types
The STSECURE portfolio offers automotive-grade hardware and solutions tailored for security and connectivity applications. It includes secure MCUs for in-vehicle security, optimized solution for specific use cases that require secure services, and flexible solutions for multiple applications. Additionally, the ST25 portfolio provides automotive-grade NFC readers that deliver exceptional range detection and reliable performance, even in challenging metallic environments.
Benefits
- Protects against advanced forms of attacks
- Enhances communication range in noisy environments
- Reduces development time and ease integration
- Complies with NFC, CCC, and WPC specifications required by automotive OEMs