Board ID 

Flexible, Powerful Solutions for Machine-to-Machine Authentication

Based on Renesas' proven smart card IC technology and our solid foundation of technology, products and support, the Board ID™ solution is a cost effective, easy to implement approach to drastically reduce risk in machine-to-machine ("M2M") device implementation, while also opening new opportunities for revenue generation. Designed specifically for the M2M market, Renesas’ Board ID solutions build on the more than 20 years of security market expertise and our significant track record of deploying M2M authentication solutions. The Board ID is based on Renesas' proven smart card IC technology which includes EAL4+ and FIPS Level 2 certifications. Learn More

Renesas Board ID Applications

Based on Renesas' proven smart card IC technology and our solid foundation of technology, products and support, the Board ID Solution facilitates new functions and processes for M2M security while also offering significant benefits for business, industry, hospitals, government, consumers and other M2M markets. Learn More

Some application examples include:

• Tracking
• Anti-cloning
• Usage Control
• Others
  • Licensing Control
  • Secure Remote Management

Renesas Board ID Benefits

The Board ID device facilitates new functions and processes for M2M security. It also offers significant benefits for business, industry, hospitals, government, consumers and other M2M markets, relative to traditional machine identification technologies such as EEPROMs.

• Anti-cloning
  • Ensures only a genuine or certified component can be used by a system
• Usage control
  • Ensures host system will only work with a valid peripheral as per the prescribed usage conditions (# times, duration, location)
  • Ensures a host system will only work with equipment that is designated for the desired use; e.g., a phone for sale in Taiwan will only work with a PBX for use in Taiwan
  • Ensures a host system will only work with a subsystem as per the specified usage profile
• Tracking
  • Distribution tracking
  • Ensures warranties and maintenance are provided for valid unit
  • System configuration database; for example, authorize downloading of proper drivers
  • Secure remote downloads
• Numerous other security applications can be implemented

Board ID M2M Authentication Process Solution

In operation, the Board ID based solution makes M2M authentication a fast process. The host authenticates the Board ID chip via a communication link that does NOT have to be secured.When a valid peripheral or subsystem attempts a connection to the host, seven steps must be completed successfully before the host grants connectivity and access to an authorized device. The entire process takes place quickly - typically in a fraction of a second.

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Board ID Use Cases and Demos