Secure ULP IoT platform offers battery reliability

With the rapid growth of the IoT market, these smart, connected devices will require secure access to the cloud on what will likely be billions of battery-operated devices. The platform combines Atmel’s proven ultra-low power SAM G series of MCUs, designed for wearables and sensor hub management, and Atmel’s secure ultra-low power SmartConnect WILC1000 Wi-Fi solution with MXCHIP’s leading MiCO IoT OS for next-gen IoT applications

This integrated platform gives IoT designers the confidence that their battery-operated devices will have longer battery life and their data will be securely transferred to the cloud. Atmel’s WILC1000 is an IEEE 802.11b/g/n IoT link controller leveraging its ultra-low power Wi-Fi transceiver with a fully integrated power amplifier. This solution delivers the industry’s best communication range of up to +20.5dBm output, suitable for connected home devices.

Integrated in packages as small as a 3.2mm² WLCSP, the Atmel WILC1000 link controller leverages Atmel’s SAM G MCU for low-power IoT applications, optimized for lower power consumption, incorporating large SRAM, high performance and operating efficiency with FPU in an industry-leading 2.84mm² package. When combined with secure WiFi technology, the joint IoT platform connects directly to each other or to a LAN, enabling remote system monitoring or control.

For increased security, the platform comes with an optional Atmel ATECC508A, the industry’s the first crypto device to integrate ECDH key agreement, making it easy to add confidentiality to digital systems including IoT nodes used in home automation, industrial networking, accessory and consumable authentication, medical, mobile and other applications.

“We are excited to team with MXCHIP to bring secure cloud access to IoT developers with this ultra-low power and secure, connected platform,” said Reza Kazerounian, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Microcontroller Business Unit, Atmel. “In an effort to accelerate the growth of IoT devices such as wearables and consumer battery-operated devices worldwide, this platform enables embedded designers to focus on their differentiated smart devices without requiring expertise on lowering power consumption, security and wireless connectivity. Our joint efforts will enable more designers of all levels to bring their smart, connected designs quickly to market.”

“This collaboration combines synergies from both companies to IoT designers including Atmel’s global presence with MXCHIP’s local resources enabling IoT designers to smoothly implement cloud services for their smart, connected devices in China and around the world,” added Wang Yong Hong, CEO, MXCHIP. “Our platform combines both ease-of-use and simplicity allowing IoT designers from all levels to access cloud services worldwide ranging from professional designers for smart, connected IoT devices to Makers, educators and hobbyists. We will also collaborate on a number of other fronts with Atmel including IoT research, promotions, and share our IoT knowledge on smart, secure and connected devices across multiple industries.”

The joint platform will be available from May 2015. To accelerate the IoT design process, the platform includes the MiCOKit-G55 development kit, technical documentation, application notes and an SDK.