MAXIM MAXQ1851

ABRIDGED DATA SHEET
MAXQ1851
DeepCover Secure Microcontroller with
Fast Wipe Technology and Cryptography
General Description
DeepCover® embedded security solutions cloak sensitive
data under multiple layers of advanced physical security to
provide the most secure key storage possible.
The DeepCover Secure Microcontroller (MAXQ1851) is a lowpower, 32-bit RISC device designed for electronic commerce,
banking, and data security systems. It combines high-performance, single-cycle processing, sophisticated tamper-detection technology, and advanced cryptographic hardware to provide industry-leading data security and secret key protection.
Physical security mechanisms include environmental sensors that detect out of range voltage or temperature conditions, responding with rapid zeroization of critical data.
Four self-destruct inputs are provided for additional tamper response. An internal shield over the silicon provides
protection from microprobe attacks. A high-speed internal
ring oscillator is provided to thwart attacks that rely on
controlling the clock rate of the chip. To protect data, the
MAXQ1851 integrates several high-speed encryption
engines. Algorithms supported in hardware include AES
(128-, 192-, and 256-bit), DES, triple DES (2-key and
3-key), ECDSA (160-, 192-, and 256-bit keys), DSA, RSA
(up to 2048 bits), SHA-1, SHA-224, and SHA-256. The
device’s advanced security features are designed to meet
the stringent requirements of regulations such as ITSEC
E3 High, FIPS 140-2 Level 3, and the Common Criteria
certifications.
The MAXQ1851 includes 256KB of flash memory, 8KB of
SRAM, 4KB of AES encryptable battery-backed SRAM,
and 256-bit secure, battery-backed, flip-flop-based key
storage. Several communication protocols are supported
with hardware engines, including ISO 7816 for smart card
applications, USB (slave interface with four end-point buffers), an RS-232 universal synchronous/asynchronous
receiver-transmitter (USART), an SPI interface (master
or slave mode support), and up to 16 general-purpose
I/O pins. Other peripherals supported on the MAXQ1851
include a true hardware random-number generator (RNG),
a real-time clock (RTC), a programmable watchdog timer,
and flexible 16-bit timers that support capture, compare,
and pulse-width modulation (PWM) operations.
Applications
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Electronic Commerce
EMV® Banking
Secure Access Control
Secure Data Storage
● Pay-per-Play
● Certificate Authentication
● E
lectronic Signature
Generation
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part, refer
to www.maximintegrated.com/MAXQ1851.related.
DeepCover is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
EMV is a registered trademark of EMVCo LLC.
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Features
● High-Performance, Low-Power, 32-Bit MAXQ30 RISC Core
● Single 3.3V Supply Enables Low Power/Flexible Interfacing
● DC to 16MHz Code Execution Across Entire
Operating Range
● On-Chip 2x/4x Clock Multiplier
● 33 Instructions
● 16-Bit Instruction Word, 32-Bit Internal Data Bus
● 16 x 32-Bit Accumulators
● Virtually Unlimited Software Stack
● Optimized for C-Compiler (High-Speed/Density Code)
● Security Features
• 65MHz Cryptography Engine Execution to Reduce
Processing Time
• Unique ID
• Tamper Detection with Fast Wipe Key/Data Destruction
• 4 Self-Destruct Inputs
• Hardware AES and DES Engines
• Public Key Cryptographic Accelerator for DSA,
ECDSA, and RSA
• Supports SHA-1, SHA-224, and SHA-256
• True Hardware RNG and PRNG
• Unalterable, Battery-Backed RTC
• Hardware CRC-32/16
● Memory
• 256KB Flash, Composed of 2048-Byte Pages
(20K Erase/Write Cycles per Sector)
• 8KB SRAM, 4KB Battery-Backed SRAM
• 256-Bit, Battery-Backed, Flip-Flop-Based Secure
Key Storage
• Dedicated Cryptographic Memory Space
● I/O and Peripherals
• Up to 16 General-Purpose I/O Pins
• 5V Tolerant I/O
• Power-Fail Warning
• Power-On Reset/Brownout Reset
• JTAG I/F for System Programming and Accessing
On-Chip Debugger
• USB I/F with Four End-Point Buffers
• ISO 7816 Smart Card UART with FIFO
• 4 16-Bit Timer/Counters, Two with PWM Function
• SPI and USART Communication Ports
• Programmable Watchdog Timer
● Low-Power Consumption
• 550nA typ Current Draw in Battery-Backed Mode,
Preserving 4KB AES Encryptable NV SRAM
and 256-Bit Flip-Flop-Based Secure Master Key
Storage, with Security Sensors Active (1.5μA
with RTC and Active Die Shield Enabled)
ABRIDGED DATA SHEET
MAXQ1851
DeepCover Secure Microcontroller with
Fast Wipe Technology and Cryptography
Block Diagram
JTAG/
TIMERS
DEBUG
RNG
AES
256KB FLASH
DES
DSA
UTILITY ROM
RSA
ECDSA
8KB
SRAM
4KB
NV SRAM
USART
USB
SPI
ISO 7816
GPIO
MAXQ30
CORE
MAXQ1851
CORE
OSC
CRYPTO
OSC
RTC
PLL
32kHz
12MHz
NOTE: THE BLOCK DIAGRAM SHOWS A TYPICAL SYSTEM CLOCK USED TO SUPPORT USB OPERATION AT 12MHz. MULTIPLE EXTERNAL CRYSTAL/CLOCK OPTIONS
ARE AVAILABLE.
Detailed Description
The MAXQ1851 is designed for electronic commerce,
banking, and data security systems that require secure
access control, secure data storage, digital signature, or
certificate authentication. For example, it can be used for
PIN pads and to act as a coprocessor for higher end POS
terminals. The controller combines low power operation
with high-performance cryptographic accelerators,
advanced security features, and advanced semiconductor
process technologies to meet the most stringent needs
of security applications. Sensitive data such as keys are
shielded within and never need to leave the MAXQ1851,
thwarting PCB level attacks. On-chip tamper sensors and
an internal active die shield deter physical attacks against
the device. Custom-designed cryptographic hardware
and unique countermeasures protect against logical and
statistical attacks, such as differential or simple power
analysis. The MAXQ1851 provides self-destruct inputs
(SDI1−SDI4) as well as a multitude of environmental
monitors including temperature, battery voltage, and VDD
voltage.
The MAXQ1851 offers a rich set of peripherals including
serial I/O, SPI, USB, and ISO 7816 smart card interfaces
for efficient communication. Each MAXQ1851 has a
universally unique identification number for device
management and to prevent cloning.
The MAXQ1851 contains the hardware-accelerated
cryptography units required for system certification under
ITSEC E3 High, FIPS 140-2 Level 3, Common Criteria,
and the USPS PCIBI-C standard. The MAXQ1851 is
designed to meet the security requirements of the Visa
PCI (Payment Card Industry) specification as part of an
overall system solution.
The cryptographic accelerator supports both symmetric
cryptography (AES, DES, 3DES, both two-key and threekey) and asymmetric cryptography (RSA, DSA, ECC).
The MAXQ1851 can internally generate, store, and check
digital signatures (DSA, ECDSA, RSA), secure hash
algorithms (SHA), and cryptographic keys; a secure, FIPS
186-2-compliant hardware RNG and an RTC are built into
the device.
Ordering Information
PART
MAXQ1851-BNS+
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
-40°C to +85°C
40 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant device.
*EP = Exposed pad.
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only in the full version of the data sheet. To request the full data sheet, go to www.maximintegrated.com/MAXQ1851
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