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Lundman / I think that's STM, not SCM.

If this is the pr you reference:

https://www.trustedcomputinggroup.org/press/member_releases/2004/

PR No. P1447M
STMicroelectronics Enters Trusted Platform Market with
Complete TCG 1.2 Solution
New secure Trusted Platform Module benefits from ST's security expertise, and
is backward compatible with the existing Trusted Computing Group 1.1b standard
Geneva, April 28, 2004 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) announces the introduction of
a personal computer security solution meeting the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) 1.2
specification, which was published in November 2003. The TCG is a broad alliance of major
hardware and software companies which aims to create more secure computing environments
through the use of hardware building blocks and cross-platform software interfaces, without
compromising functional integrity, privacy or individual rights.
The need for trusted computing has come about due to the increasing vulnerability to both
physical and electronic attack of personal computers in general, and of laptop computers and
other portable devices in particular. The concept is expected to be used in the majority of new
computers within the next few years, based on TCG specifications; it allows validation of
both the computer and its user, and provides secure storage for critical data and passwords. It
can verify that a ‘trusted process' should run, and establish ‘trusted relationships' with other
computers to reduce opportunities for viruses and other attacks.
The basis of ST's solution is a single-chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) - the ST19WP18
- a fully featured microcomputer in the company's ST19W family of security-proven MCUs
dedicated to smart card and other secure applications, with an advanced cryptographic coprocessor
supporting PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) functionalities. It includes a 33 MHz
Intel-compliant LPC (Low Pin Count) Interface as recommended by TCG PC Client Specific
TPM Implementation Specification (TIS) for communication with the host processor.
Development of the ST19WP18 is backed by more than 20 years experience in the design of
silicon products to the highest levels of security. ST is a major manufacturer for the smart
card market, and is the number one supplier of secure ICs to the financial sector for card
applications. Over the years it has evolved a ‘security culture' across design and
manufacturing functions, in addition to meeting the stringent requirements of formal security
certification.
The ST19WP18-TPM is based on an 8-bit CPU architecture with embeded set of memories
(ROM, RAM & EEPROM NVM) and state-of-the-art security features. A 1088-bit Modular
Arithmetic Processor (MAP) is designed to speed up cryptographic calculations using Public
Key Algorithms.
Currently the ST19WP18-TPM solution includes software layers providing support for
Windows® 2000/XP operating systems drivers, and MA (Memory.Absent) and MP
(Memory.Present) BIOS drivers.
Through dedicated partnerships ST will also provide additional software modules covering
complementary software layers, fully compliant with the TCG Software Stack (TSS)
specification. The TSS specification - released by the TCG in September 2003 - defines a
standard software interface for accessing TPM functions to facilitate application development
and interoperability across platforms. This interoperability is provided through a TCGEnabled
CSP (Cryptographic Service Provider) being compliant with either PKCS#11
(Public-Key Cryptography Standards) standard1 or the MS CAPI (Microsoft's crypto API)
specification.
ST's TPM solution will be completed with a dedicated management tool enabling an easy
and trouble-free set up and configuration of the TPM. The package offers PC manufacturers a
complete solution for implementing TCG security in their products.
The ST19WP18-TPM is backward compatible with the earlier 1.1b specification already used
on motherboards by some leading PC manufacturers. The fully compliant 1.1b embedded
firmware supports features like cryptographic key generation, integrity metrics and secure
storage. In addition, the device is TCG v1.2 ready and provides support for the new functions
such as Delegation, Transport Protection and Locality. The firmware relies on an optimized
and flexible software architecture which provides for the integration of future TCG
enhancements and the implementation of dedicated functions.
Prototypes of the ST19WP18-TPM packaged in TSSOP28 will be available in Q2 04, with
production planned for the second half of 2004. Pricing is $4 in quantities of 10k units.
About the Trusted Computing Group
The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) is a not-for-profit organization - of which ST is one of
around 45 members - which exists to develop and promote open standards for hardwareenabled
trusted computing and security technologies, including hardware building blocks and
software interfaces, across multiple platforms, peripherals and devices. Its primary goal is to
help users protect their information assets such as data, passwords and keys from
compromise due to software attack and physical theft.
The Group was formed as a successor to the Trusted Computing Platform Alliance (TCPA),
which was founded in 1999 by Compaq, HP, IBM, Intel and Microsoft. TCG has adopted the
existing TCPA specifications, including the Main (TPM 1.1) specification, and PC Specific
Implementation specification. A TSS (TCG Software Stack) specification was announced on
September 15, 2003, and the TPM 1.2 specification on November 5, 2003. Work groups have
been formed for server, PDA, and digital phone implementation specifications.
Further information is available at www.trustedcomputinggroup.org
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader in developing and delivering semiconductor solutions
across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. An unrivalled combination of silicon
and system expertise, manufacturing strength, Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and
strategic partners positions the Company at the forefront of System-on-Chip (SoC)
technology and its products play a key role in enabling today's convergence markets. The
Company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the
Milan Stock Exchange. In 2003, the Company's net revenues were $7.24 billion and net
earnings were $253 million. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com.
1 The Public-Key Cryptography Standards are specifications produced by RSA Laboratories in cooperation
with secure systems developers worldwide for the purpose of accelerating the deployment of public-key
cryptography. Standard #11 is the Cryptographic Token Interface Standard.