NXP's new EdgeLock security chip can easily provide security protection and enhance the user experience of Matter devices

NXP's new EdgeLock security chip can easily provide security protection and enhance the user experience of Matter devices

The new EdgeLock® SE051H security chip integrates NFC function to simplify the secure network access authentication of Matter devices in smart homes.

Shanghai, China - March 2, 2023 - NXP Semiconductors NV announced the launch of a security chip specially designed for Matter - EdgeLock SE051H, further adding to the industry's broadest portfolio of Matter devices . EdgeLock SE051H is a single-chip solution with integrated NFC. It is designed to simplify the secure network authentication of Matter devices and bring a new smart home user experience - just tap your NFC-enabled phone to get automated recommendations, installation videos and other content.

product importance

The recently launched Matter standard was designed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) to address device interoperability challenges in smart home networks. Matter raises the bar for smart home security by requiring multiple features, including encryption key pairs, digital certificates, and other security-related hardware and firmware, to protect smart home devices. EdgeLock SE051H is optimized to support the above requirements, including the algorithms and encryption functions required by Matter, allowing device manufacturers to easily integrate the necessary security protection into end devices.

More details

Philippe Dubois, senior vice president and general manager of Secure Transactions and Identity at NXP, said: "Security is a fundamental element of the smart home of the future, so the Matter standard is designed with security in mind from the beginning. With the single-chip EdgeLock SE051H, developers can easily "Providing security for its Matter-certified smart home devices while integrating NFC enhances the end-user experience with Matter, allowing device manufacturers to differentiate themselves with a superior user experience." 

EdgeLock SE051H has obtained Common Criteria EAL 6+ certification and supports the encryption operations required for Matter-certified smart devices. These include Matter device verification and certificate-based authentication using ECC cryptography and NIST P-256 curves, as well as the SPAKE2+ algorithm for cryptographically verified key exchange. To protect the Matter protocol, the chip is also equipped with key security features such as ECDSA, ECDH and a true random number generator. In addition, EdgeLock SE051H integrates NFC interface and type 4 tag function.

Protect your smart home with product verification 

As a security requirement of Matter, device verification certificates can be used to confirm device authenticity, prove trustworthiness, and establish empirically signed connections to the larger Matter network. NXP is one of the first semiconductor manufacturers to be awarded Trusted Product Certification Body status by the CSA, and its EdgeLock 2GO service provides a flexible platform for securely configuring IoT devices. When used in conjunction with the EdgeLock SE051H, EdgeLock 2GO can pre-inject certificates directly into the chip during wafer fabrication or securely issue certificates over-the-air (OTA) providing end-to-end security to simplify supply chain management and Comply with Matter standards. 

To learn more, visit NXP.com/SE051H or join our webinar: How to Protect Your Smart Home with NXP Matter Security Solutions.