DS2252T
Secure Microcontroller Module
www.dalsemi.com
FEATURES
ꢀ 8051-compatible microcontroller for
secure/sensitive applications
PACKAGE OUTLINE
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32, 64, or 128 kbytes of nonvolatile
SRAM for program and/or data storage
In-system programming via on-chip
serial port
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40-Pin SIMM
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Capable of modifying its own program or
data memory in the end system
ꢀ Firmware security features:
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Memory stored in encrypted form
Encryption using on-chip 64-bit key
Automatic true random key generator
SDI (Self-Destruct Input)
Improved security over previous
generations
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Protects memory contents from piracy
ꢀ Crashproof operation
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Maintains all nonvolatile resources for
over 10 years in the absence of power
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Power-fail Reset
Early Warning Power-fail Interrupt
Watchdog Timer
Precision reference for power monitor
ꢀ Fully 8051-compatible
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128 bytes scratchpad RAM
Two timer/counters
On-chip serial port
32 parallel I/O port pins
ꢀ Permanently powered real time clock
DESCRIPTION
The DS2252T Secure Microcontroller Module is an 8051-compatible microcontroller based on
nonvolatile RAM technology. It is designed for systems that need to protect memory contents from
disclosure. This includes key data, sensitive algorithms, and proprietary information of all types. Like
other members of the Secure Microcontroller family, it provides full compatibility with the 8051
instruction set, timers, serial port, and parallel I/O ports. By using NV RAM instead of ROM, the user can
program, then reprogram the microcontroller while in-system. This allows frequent changing of sensitive
processes with minimal effort. The DS2252T provides an array of mechanisms to prevent an attacker
from examining the memory. It is designed to resist all levels of threat including observation, analysis,
and physical attack. As a result, a massive effort would be required to obtain any information about
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