New 32bit Secure chip SIM platform rolled out

StarChip worked in collaboration with core IP design specialist, Cortus to support the development of the technology, with Cortus providing extensive test benches. Yves Fusella, cto of StarChip, said "We were very satisfied with the exemplary reactivity and quality of the support provided by Cortus which was key to the success of our project. Cortus provides a powerful core solution which allows introducing the 32bit performances in the SIM market with the cost and power consumption of a standard 8bit core. In the future, we plan to build a complete and consistent 32bit offer based on the APS3S core from the low end SIM chips to the highest levels of security" The Cortus APS3 is a 32bit processor designed specifically for embedded systems. According to StarChip, it features a small silicon footprint (the same size as an 8051), low power consumption, high code density and high performance. A full development environment is available, which is available for customisation and branding for final customer use. The APS3 incorporates a full development environment (for C and C++), peripherals typical of embedded systems, bus bridges to ensure interfacing to other IP and system support and functions such as cache and memory management units. Usable in a multicore configuration, the APS3 processor core is currently in production in a range of products from security applications to ultra low power rf designs. Mike Chapman, ceo of Cortus, said "We were delighted to rise to the challenge of developing the secure SIM solution with StarChip. Our processor experts were excited to be able to work closely with a customer to bring an innovative design to market. The result of this partnership has been an innovative solution that offers both security and ease of development to StarChip customers."