Based on Atmels optimized 8-/16-bit RISC SecureAVR(R) CPU architecture, the AT90SC9604RU features on-chip high density, compact memories: 4 Kbytes EEPROM, 96 Kbytes of user-ROM, and 2 Kbytes of RAM. This product has been designed to meet the security standards of Common Criteria EAL4+ and EMVCo. It shares the same common features with Atmels secureAVR family including strong security mechanisms, a DES/TDES processor, a true random number generator, DFA/DPA/SPA resistant, firewalls and environmental protections to name just a few.

Benoit Makowka, Banking and ID Product Line Manager stated, "The addition of this new device reinforces Atmels commitment to serve banking and government markets. We strongly believe that this new product will help our customers to develop compact Operating Systems and application code to serve in long term a cost sensitive market requiring more and more security."

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