STMicroelectronics collaborates with indie Semiconductor

STMicroelectronics (STM) has introduced the STSAFE-V100-Qi secure element to strengthen privacy and security when charging car occupants’ portable devices. ST also revealed its collaboration with indie Semiconductor (INDI), a pure-play automotive semiconductor company, to integrate the new secure element in indie’s Qi wireless in-car charging reference design. ST’s new IC enables in-car charging to meet the latest Wireless Power Consortium specifications, which call for protection by a secure element. It is also certified to the highest level of security applicable for Qi chargers, common criteria EAL4+, ensuring heightened cybersecurity protection. “By integrating our STSAFE-V100-Qi, the reference design meets the latest WPC specification and Common Criteria EAL4+ to assure protection of charging devices at up to 15W,” said Laurent Degauque, Marketing Director, Connected Security, STMicroelectronics. “As a result, indie’s customers benefit from a powerful combination of a high-quality charging system with the highest level of security.”