dsPIC33 DSCs with Integrated Hardware Security Module
The dsPIC33C MPT family of secure Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) includes an integrated secure subsystem to address the critical need to add security to automotive, industrial and IoT applications. Offering 100 MHz real-time performance and a rich feature set, dsPIC33C MPT secure DSCs are excellent options for embedded applications requiring time-critical function execution and fast deterministic response.
Hardware Security Module (HSM)
The dsPIC33C MPT family’s integrated, off-die secure subsystem is compliant with the HSM architecture and offers isolation between the secure subsystem and the CPU. This secure subsystem also provides:
- Secure key storage
- NIST SP800-90 A/B/C Random Number Generator (RNG)
- Advanced and fast crypto engines supporting ECC, RSA, AES, SHA, HMAC, CMAC
- ECDSA, ECDH, ECDHE and ECBD key agreement
- ECDSA- and RSA-based sign and verify
- Compliance with the EVITA Full Specification for automotive security
- Advanced crypto engine algorithms that have achieved:
- Common Criteria recognized Joint Interpretation Library (JIL) High rating
- Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) certification
dsPIC33C MPT DSCs also support:
- Immutable secure boot
- Disabling of debug mode
- Flash configuration as One-Time Programmable (OTP) memory
The security features available in dsPIC33C DSCs protect against remote digital attacks, while the physical anti-tampering and side-channel attack protections available in the integrated secure subsystem block access to embedded system credentials to provide extra security.
Security Use Cases
You can use dsPIC33C MPT DSCs to implement robust security for these use cases:
- Secure boot
- Secure firmware upgrades
- Secure on-board communication or message authentication
- Electronic Control Unit (ECU) authentication
- WPC Qi® 1.3 wireless charger authentication
- Network authentication and session management
- X.509 certificate validation and storage
- IP protection
- Lifecycle management
Real-Time Performance
dsPIC33C MPT DSCs accelerate Digital Signal Processor (DSP) performance for time-critical applications. They offer fast deterministic performance to address real-world design requirements.
- Simplicity of a microcontroller (MCU) with robust security
- Dual-panel Flash for secure live updates
- Rich analog integration
- Specialized features to meet requirements of target applications
- Robust connectivity with CAN FD, LIN, SENT and other protocols
Security Features of dsPIC33C MPT DSC
ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 Functional Safety Ready
A connected safety-critical application is not safe if it is not secure. You can use our functional safety ready dsPIC33C MPT DSCs to design safety-critical applications targeting automotive ISO 26262 ASIL B or industrial IEC 61508 SIL 2 compliance. We offer these resources to support your development:
- Hardware safety features
- FMEDA and safety manual
- Functional safety diagnostic libraries
- Functional safety packages and development ecosystem
Automotive and AUTOSAR Ready
In addition to being AEC Q100 Grade 1 qualified (−40⁰C to 125⁰C), dsPIC33C MPT DSCs are automotive and AUTOSAR ready. Take advantage of these resources for your automotive design:
- Support for AUTOSAR (4.3.x) from our third-party partners
- Production-ready ASIL B and ASPICE-compliant Microcontroller Abstraction Layer (MCAL) drivers
- AUTOSAR crypto driver support for the secure subsystem
Secure Provisioning
Avoid the high risks of exposing your secret keys and reduce the costs of mass production by leveraging our secure key provisioning service. Our Trust Platform provisioning service prevents your credentials from being exposed at any time during product development and production while also eliminating the need for you to have extensive knowledge and the necessary secure networks to handle cryptographic keys securely.
Target Applications
dsPIC33C MPT secure DSCs can be used in a variety of digital power, motor control, wireless power, advanced sensing and control, robust capacitive touch and general high-performance embedded applications in automotive, industrial, consumer and medical designs.
MPLAB® Code Configurator (MCC)
MPLAB Code Configurator (MCC) is a free graphical programming environment that generates C code to insert into your secure project. It supports a variety of application libraries that you can use to implement secure boot, secure firmware upgrades, node authentication and secure communication in your design.
TA-CryptoAuthLib Library in MCC
Designed to work with the secure subsystem in the dsPIC33C MPT family of secure DSCs, this software library is available with MCC to simplify your secure application development. The TA-CryptoAuthLib Library is available under NDA. Use our request form or contact your Microchip sales team for more information.
Secure Boot and Secure Firmware Upgrade
The bootloader in MCC leverages hardware-based CodeGuard™ security and the Flash OTP feature available in dsPIC33C MPT DSCs and works with the secure subsystem to implement immutable secure boot and secure firmware upgrades.
MPLAB® Discover
MPLAB Discover offers a catalog of fully configured and complete source code, projects, examples and software applications to simplify adding security to your designs.
Trust Platform Design Suite (TPDS)
TPDS is a dedicated software platform for on-boarding embedded security using dsPIC33CK MPT secure DSCs and leveraging our secure and optimized provisioning flow.
MPLAB X IDE
MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is an expandable, highly configurable software program that incorporates powerful tools to help you discover, configure, develop, debug and qualify embedded designs.
MPLAB XC Compiler
The MPLAB XC compiler is a comprehensive solution for your software development that integrates with MPLAB X IDE to provide a full graphical frontend.
dsPIC33CK512MPT608 Secure DSC PIM
Explorer 16/32 Development Board
OCP Power Supply—SPDM Solution Demonstration Application
This demo application utilizes a dsPIC33C MPT secure DSC or dsPIC33C DSC in conjunction with the TA100 CryptoAutomotive™ security IC to implement the Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM) specification. This enables a digital power solution that satisfies the security requirements for an OCP-compliant power supply.
Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Demonstration Application
This demo application showcases the usage of the high-performance, real-time dsPIC33C DSCs to meet the security and AUTOSAR requirements and implement a variety of automotive ECU functions.
Do You Need More dsPIC33 DSC Options for Your Secure Designs?
Any of our dsPIC33CK single-core and dsPIC33CH dual-core DSCs can be combined with our CryptoAuthentication™ and CryptoAutomotive™ security ICs to implement robust system-level security. Discover how you can use our DSCs to meet your security and application design requirements.
Security Webinars
Join our security experts and partners to learn about the latest trends and new developments for safeguarding your designs.
Technical Training Courses on Embedded Security
Available for free and on demand from Microchip University, our dsPIC Bootloaders Using MCC: Device Side offers a live demonstration of implementing a bootloader, secure boot and secure firmware upgrades.
Cryptography Primer
Learn about the fundamentals of cryptography.
Microchip's Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Process
In the event of the discovery of a vulnerability in any of our products, tools, software or firmware solutions, our Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is set up to ensure that the vulnerability is mitigated and communicated responsibly. Use the link below to follow our coordinated disclosure process to report your findings.