Core News Express | Infineon's 40nm security chip technology helps Vietnam create an "enhanced" resident ID card

In Vietnam, this advanced electronic ID card is becoming a reality: Infineon Technologies and MK Smart, a subsidiary of the MK Group, have collaborated to develop a more powerful Vietnamese electronic ID card to enhance the existing Vietnamese ID card. The chip and operating system supplied by the two parties can securely store ICAO-compliant e-ID data information and ensure that the holder can use encrypted biometrics and digital signatures to achieve secure access to citizen services on government and private portals. In addition, the holder can use the document to authenticate himself at government agencies and banks. Infineon's latest 40nm SLC37 security controller and innovative dual-interface coupling packaging technology provide support for the realization of the above functions.

The coupled packaging technology allows the chip module to communicate directly with the card antenna via radio frequency. Through the coupled mode, the chip module will not need to use a physical link to fix it to the card antenna. This technology greatly simplifies MK Smart's card production process and reduces the large amount of capital investment required for welding and brazing equipment. The coupled packaging technology can effectively avoid the risk of chip and card antenna breaking under physical connection, increase the durability of the card, and thus reduce the failure rate during the card production process. As a result, MK Smart was able to complete the production target within the time set by the Vietnamese government.

In the direction of the development of certificates, large memory and dual interfaces are two major trends . Therefore, the SLC37 security controller's support for large memory and dual interfaces can better provide technical reserves for the development and expansion of multiple applications for Vietnam's electronic ID card in the future . With MK's operating system development and support in Vietnam, the government and private enterprises will have a more convenient and fast mode to launch new applications to expand the use scenarios of Vietnam's electronic ID card.

As the next high-growth market in the ASEAN region, Vietnam's electronic ID card project provides a case reserve for Infineon to develop and expand its expertise in application areas such as payment, transportation and secure smart city solutions. Infineon has rich experience in cooperation with local leading companies in various regions around the world. Relying on its own expertise, Infineon provides strong support for customers who develop local content based on the most advanced security chips based on a full understanding of the needs. Click here to get more information about the SLC37 security controller.