STMicroelectronics, in collaboration with Thales, powers secure, contactless convenience in Google Pixel 7
November 09 2022 - 9:00AM
STMicroelectronics, in collaboration with
Thales, powers secure, contactless convenience in Google Pixel
7
ST54K single-chip NFC controller and secure
element combines with Thales secure OS for superior performance in
embedded SIM, transit ticketing, and digital car-key
applications
Geneva, November 9,
2022 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global
semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of
electronics applications, has revealed that its ST54K IC is
handling control and security for contactless NFC communication in
the newly launched Google Pixel 7 smartphone.
Chosen by Google’s designers, ST’s device combines NFC control
and a certified Secure Element in a single chip that saves space
and simplifies handset design. Containing proprietary technologies
that enhance NFC contactless sensitivity, the ST54K was selected to
ensure the most reliable connectivity, deliver excellent
contactless user experiences, and ensure the highest contactless
transaction security.
For Google’s Pixel 7, ST has combined the ST54K with the mobile
secure operating system (OS) by Thales. The OS meets the highest
security industry standards and supports convergence of the
embedded SIM (eSIM) with other secure NFC applications into the
same ST54K secure element.
Marie-France Li-Saï Florentin, Microcontrollers & Digital
ICs Group Vice President, Secure Microcontroller Division General
Manager, STMicroelectronics, commented, “Google chose the ST54K for
its excellent performance, low power, and robust security that
meets the highest CC EAL5+ assurance. As a result, it ensures the
best possible user experience and protection for contactless
transactions.”
Emmanuel Unguran, SVP Mobile Connectivity Solutions, Thales,
added, “The combination of ST’s ST54K with our secure OS and
personalization capabilities provides a certified and evolutive
solution for smartphones to support diverse digital services. These
include embedded SIM for instant connectivity, and digital wallet
services, such as transit ticketing and digital car keys. It is
also the first in the Android ecosystem to support the eSIM
Multiple Enabled Profiles.”
Google Pixel 7 arrived in the marketplace on October 7. ST’s
ST54K single-chip NFC controller and secure element, combined with
Thales’ secure OS, now represents a proven solution for reliable
and high-performing contactless functionality in Android handsets
and is available to all OEMs without restriction.
Technical Notes to Editors:
The solution jointly developed by ST and Thales lets the Google
Pixel 7 support the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Car
Key Phase 3 specification. The handset thus provides the
functionality needed for users to safely digitalize their car key
into the phone, protected by the ST54K Secure Element. In addition,
ticketing standards such as FeliCa™ allow Pixel 7 users to access
public transport with their phone.
Support for the eSIM Multiple Enabled Profiles allows convenient
dual-network connectivity, relieving reliance on cumbersome
physical SIMs. With this, users can simplify managing two mobile
network operator subscriptions to separate billing for personal and
work calls on the same handset, for example, or ease access to
services while traveling.
Meeting the Android Ready SE (secure element) requirements, the
combination of ST54K and Thales secure OS will also provide to
Android phone designers a StrongBox-ready solution available from
early 2023.
The ST54K meets all NFC standards, including ISO/IEC 18092
active and passive peer-to-peer mode, Reader/Writer mode in
accordance with NFC Forum™ tag specifications and ISO/IEC 15693,
and ISO/IEC 14443 Type A & Type B card emulation mode. For more
information, please contact your local ST sales office.
For more information on
thalesgroup.com, please go
to:
eSE secure end-to-end solutions
SIM, eSIM and Secure Elements 2022 Portfolio
About STMicroelectronics
At ST, we are 48,000 creators and makers of semiconductor
technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with
state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An integrated device
manufacturer, we work with more than 200,000 customers and
thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and
ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the
need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable
smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and
the wide-scale deployment of the Internet of Things and
connectivity. ST is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2027.
Further information can be found at www.st.com.
For Press Information
Contact:STMicroelectronicsMichael
MarkowitzDirector Technical Media RelationsTel: +1 781 591
0354Email: michael.markowitz@st.com
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