EMMICRO EM4233

R
EM MICROELECTRONIC - MARIN SA
EM4233
2k bit Read/Write High Secure
ISO15693 Standard Compliant Device
General Description
Features
The EM4233 is a long range passive CMOS integrated
circuit intended for use in applications requiring a
contactless read/write memory offering a high and tailored
level of security.
‰
‰
‰
‰
‰
‰
‰
The configurable 2k bit EEPROM memory included in the
chip is organized in 64 words of 32 bits. The high level of
flexibility in the memory management, permits that a
memory word can be read/write protected and/or locked
separately.
This latest generation of EEPROM memory offers data
retention of 60 years enabling solutions for long-term asset
management applications.
‰
‰
‰
‰
‰
‰
‰
‰
The customer data privacy and security is guaranteed by a
powerful and fast crypto engine implemented in the chip
associated with a true random generator and a 96 bit secret
key.
The enhanced on-chip security feature permits a flexible
administration of the memory access rights which makes it
the right solution for advanced theft protection.
‰
‰
‰
Depending on the application requirements, in terms of
security, the user can tailor and adjust the security level by
selecting either a true mutual authentication process, a login
procedure with a 32 bit password or use the chip as a plain
text memory.
ISO15693 / ISO18000-3 standard compliant
Long range, low power vicinity transponder IC
60 years data retention
64-bit ISO15693 Unique Identifier (UID)
2k bit EEPROM organized in 64 blocks of 32 bits
1.625k bit user’s data memory (52 blocks of 32 bits)
Secure privacy mode controlled by a 96 bit secret key
and a high secure crypto engine
Alternatively possibility to select a lower level of the
security mode based on login command and a 32 bit
password or as a plain text memory.
Smart and flexible Electronic Article Surveillance feature
Password protected Destroy function to deactivate
forever the label
Quiet Storage feature to speed up inventory processes
Data Storage Format Identifier (DSFID)
Application Field Identifier (AFI) supported
EEPROM blocks/pages Locking mechanisms
Support all mandatory and most of optional ISO/IEC
15693 commands and a complete set of custom
commands
On-chip resonant capacitor options: 23.5pF and 97pF
-40 to +85˚C temperature range
Bonding pads optimized for flip-chip assembly
Applications
‰
‰
‰
‰
‰
The IC supports all the ISO15693 Mandatory commands
and many of the optional commands. Its command set is
completed by unique custom commands which give to the
EM4233 customers a higher degree of differentiation in
terms of security, flexibility and data protection.
Library management
Archives and collections
Access Control
Long.term asset tagging
Supply Chain Management
Each EM4233 contains in its memory a 64 bit unique serial
number which cannot be altered and guaranties the
uniqueness of each device.
Block Diagram
L2
Lr
VPOS
Cr
CBU
RECTIFIER
R
E
G
U
L
A
T
O
R
Vdd
POWER
MONITOR
POR
PCK
L1
CLOCK
EXTRACTOR
AM
DEMODULATOR
MODULATOR
RECEIVED
CLOCK
PULSE
EEPROM
LOGIC
MOD
LIMITER
Figure 1
Copyright © 2008, EM Microelectronic-Marin SA
10/08 – rev.A
1
www.emmicroelectronic.com