SAN FRANCISCO & MOSCOW--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a division of Rambus
(NASDAQ:RMBS), and Mikron JSC (Mikron), a division of SITRONICS JSC
(LSE:SITR), today announced they have signed a license agreement
regarding the use of CRI's patents in Mikron products, including
Mikron's secure integrated circuits. Incorporation of CRI's patented
technology can protect Mikron's tamper-resistant products against differential
power analysis (DPA) and related attacks.
"Mikron produces a wide range of ICs for secure ID systems and various
smart cards using payment applications that require the highest security
rating. Security is a major focus for Mikron, and our strategy is to
develop advanced secure microcontrollers with protection against a
multitude of attacks. DPA Countermeasures are a critical security
requirement, and this agreement will enable Mikron to strengthen its
leadership in the security market," said Gennady Krasnikov, Chief
Executive Officer at Mikron JSC.
"Protecting electronic devices and security systems from power analysis
attacks is critical. CRI's patented countermeasures to DPA are a vital
part of building tamper-resistant semiconductors," said Paul Kocher,
president and chief scientist of CRI. "Mikron is the largest Russian
chip supplier for a variety of industries and we are pleased to include
them as our first Russia-based licensed chip supplier."
DPA is a form of attack that involves monitoring variations in
electrical power consumption of a target device and then using
statistical methods to derive cryptographic keys or other secrets.
Strong countermeasures to DPA are important for securing mobile devices,
bank cards, pay television systems, secure identity products, secure
storage media, and other electronic systems and components. Many of the
world's leading security standards include requirements that devices be
protected against DPA and related attacks.
CRI has developed a portfolio of over 55 patents covering
countermeasures to DPA attacks, with additional patent applications
pending. For additional information on CRI or on the CRI DPA Workstation
platform visit www.cryptography.com.
About Cryptography Research, Inc.
Cryptography Research, Inc., a division of Rambus Inc., is a leader in
semiconductor security research and development. Established by
internationally renowned cryptographer Paul Kocher, CRI develops and
licenses innovative technologies in areas including tamper resistance,
content protection, anti-counterfeiting, network security, and financial
services. Over five billion security products are made each year under
license from CRI. Security systems designed by CRI scientists and
engineers protect hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce annually.
Additional information is available at www.cryptography.com.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies.
Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of
architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic
systems. Rambus' patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help
industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus
licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of
leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale,
California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India,
Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available
at www.rambus.com.
About Mikron JSC
JSC Mikron is the leading manufacturer and exporter of microelectronics
in Russia and CIS in terms of sales volume. JSC Mikron is a part of JSC
"SITRONICS" and the parent enterprise of the SITRONICS Microelectronics
business-division. In 2010 SITRONICS Miroelectronic's income increased
23% from 2009. Today the company has about 400 customers in Russia and
approximately 100 internationally. Mikron produces and sells more than
500 types of integrated circuits. Mikron products are sold to
South-Eastern Asia. The main export countries are China, Taiwan and Hong
Kong. Mikron has a unique engineering and scientific school and
possesses its own research center comprised of about 400 employees. More
than 60 scientific organizations work in cooperation with Mikron. Mikron
spends more than 15% of its revenue on R&D. About 1700 employees work at
JSC Mikron. Clean Rooms of Mikron have modern manufacturing equipment
for producing ICs based on 180 nm EEPROM technologies on 8" silicon
wafers. The company partners with RUSNANO project on production creation
of ICs based on nanoelectronic technology with the use of 90 nm process
on the 8" silicon wafers.
Mikron provides the complete production cycle for integrated circuits
(from IC design through production of the final-product). This closed
production chain ensures maximum traceability and safety of the
production process. Bank card production is certified for the MasterCard
network. The company is certified by international auditors for
compliance with the standards of the Quality Management System ISO 9001
and the Environmental Management System ISO 14001. Mikron is a member of
the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA). For additional information
please visit www.mikron.sitronics.com.
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Source: Cryptography Research, Inc.
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