Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is launching SmartSIM CX Luna1.3M, a new range of security chips for the automotive industry. The chips based on Infineon’s next generation SLI37 automotive security controller, is said to offer a multifunction platform for eSIM applications, IoT and digital car key solutions.
The company noted, with connected cars being the top innovation recently, more and more vehicles are connecting to mobile networks to link to emergency service systems and enable extended features such as telematic services. At the same time, a driver’s need for cellular connectivity for infotainment applications is increasing. Additional challenges arise from the development of autonomous driving, as this technology places high demands on the bandwidth of network connections.
The new chip is designed to meet the technical specifications of the automotive industry and is specifically tailored to the challenging environmental conditions of automobiles. With a faster CPU and larger memory, they enable several innovative applications for the connected car, according to a press release.
G+D’s new products based on these controllers allow automotive manufacturers to provide highly secure and high-performance mobile connections via eSIM technology. They support 5G standalone networks and cover all eSIM consumer and M2M use cases. A special DSDA add-on (Dual SIM Dual Active) is available to automotive manufacturers. This allows to equip vehicles with two eSIM modules: One for using the drivers personal subscription for infotainment services and one for the services provided by the carmaker.
The DSDA add-on includes the management of both chips remotely via one central G+D’s AirOn eSIM management platform, thereby simplifying their logistical processes. For example, manufacturers have the option to upload the correct network profiles “over the air” after the cars have been delivered to their target regions. Additionally, manufacturers can comply with local legal requirements more easily, the company noted.
In addition to eSIM applications, the smart sim CX Luna1.3M can also be used for digital car key solutions. In this case the new series acts as a embedded secure element eSE – a special chip for storing encryption keys for secure communication between the vehicle, mobile devices and a dedicated backend. The chip is thus said to enable user-friendly solutions for unlocking and starting a vehicle and protects the communication of the vehicle against attacks by hackers.
