Hardware

Embedded Security Modules (ESM)

ESM-01: DTCP Embedded Security Module

The ESM-01 is the first in a family of Embedded Security Modules which are targeted at off the shelf security functions such as DTCP (the Digital Transmission Content Protection) rights management technology licensed to implementers by the DTLA (the DTCP Licensing Authority. DTCP was designed to protect high value digital content such as music and video for transmission over Firewire, USB, MOST (an automotive bus) and TCP/IP networks. This product brief outlines the ESM-01 to the extent that is possible under the confidentiality restriction agreed under the license between the DTLA and Elliptic. Detailed technical specifications for the ESM-01 can only be released to other DTCP licensees.

Key Features:

• AES and M6 symmetric encryption blocks
• SHA-1 Hashing
• Context cache to support of session interleaving
• Private Context with Non Volatile Memory Options
• AMBA/AHB interface available
• Hardware assist for DTCP compliant random number generation
• Low level API in C source code
• Companion DTCP Evaluation Software to be released Q2 2006

Applications:

• Consumer Electronics such as Cameras, DVD Players, Set-top Boxes, Media Gateways
• Automotive Applications in Entertainment Consoles

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