License Agreement Will Enhance Chip Security

Cryptography Research Inc. of San Francisco, specializing in security matters such as tamper resistance, content protection, network security and financial services, has announced its license agreement with EM Microelectronic of Marin, Switzerland. The Swiss semiconductor manufacturer will use the American company’s patents to increase the security of its smart card chips against differential power analysis and additional attacks. The flash-based chips are used in applications such as banking and electronic identification.