Prevent Overbuilding & Cloning
Overview
How to Prevent Overbuilding and Cloning
Overbuilding of electronic systems is the fastest way for OEMs to go out of business. When a contract manufacturer has the bill of materials (BOM), programming files, and test programs, they have everything they need to build more than they are authorized to build. Overbuilding can result in a significant loss of revenue, and additional support costs for systems that generated zero revenue for you.
Microsemi's Secure Production Programming Solution (SPPS)
Using Thales e-Security FIPS140-2 level 3 certified hardware security modules (HSMs), custom firmware and the state-of-the-art security protocols built into every Microsemi PolarFire, SmartFusion2 and IGLOO2 FPGA, customers can automatically prevent overbuilding of their systems in any manufacturing facility anywhere in the world, saving millions of dollars in lost revenue.
How Does Secure Production Programming Work
Secure Production Programming Solution
- The customer can control exactly how many devices are to be programmed
- The customer can specify who will be programming the devices
- The contract manufacturer can only program the exact number of devices specified
- Only validated Microsemi original devices can be programmed
No one else can access the programming information, and the system will not allow additional units to be programmed. No more Overbuilding!
Hardware Security Modules
A Hardware Security Module or HSM is a tamper-resistant device designed to:
- Generate keys securely
- Store keys (encrypted) securely outside the module
- Facilitate the use of sensitive key material
- Execute standard and custom algorithms requiring use of protected keys
Microsemi offers two options for HSMs, these devices would be purchased once and can then be used for all future designs and manufacturing with Microsemi PolarFire, IGLOO2 and SmartFusion2 devices. Customer should purchase two devices, one for themselves and one for manufacturing. For details refer to SPPS
| nShield Edge – a USB-attached device • Price - $9999 • Part Number - MSCNC4031U-10 |
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| nShield Solo - a module with a PCIe interface • Price - $19999 • Part Number - MSCNC4433E-500 |
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