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RISC-V Microcontrollers | Homomorphic Encryption | VW’s Keyless Innovation

EE Times Current · 30 Aug 2019 · 24m

What this episode covers

EE Times editors discuss three major hardware and security developments: GigaDevice's launch of China's first general-purpose RISC-V microcontrollers, the commercial viability of homomorphic encryption for AI, and a new anti-theft system for cars using Ultra-Wideband (UWB). GigaDevice aims to replace ARM-based MCUs with pin-compatible RISC-V alternatives to bypass US export restrictions. Meanwhile, homomorphic encryption allows sensitive data to be processed in the cloud without decryption, enabling privacy-preserving AI training. Finally, NXP and Volkswagen demonstrate how UWB's precise range-finding capabilities can prevent relay theft of keyless entry systems.

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early-stage companies and large enterprises

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Mentioned

Companies
GigaDevice, NXP, Volkswagen, STMicroelectronics, Intel, Microsoft, Duality Technologies
Also
RISC-V, ARM, Ultra-Wideband, Homomorphic Encryption

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