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

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2019-08-30
- Length: 24m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-30-risc-v-microcontrollers-homomorphic-encryption-vws-keyless-innovation
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/48413925/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-30-risc-v-microcontrollers-homomorphic-encryption-vws-keyless-innovation#t=3) Introduction and Homomorphic Encryption Overview
- [2:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-30-risc-v-microcontrollers-homomorphic-encryption-vws-keyless-innovation#t=171) Homomorphic Encryption for Privacy-Preserving AI
- [9:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-30-risc-v-microcontrollers-homomorphic-encryption-vws-keyless-innovation#t=541) GigaDevice Launches General-Purpose RISC-V MCUs
- [17:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2019-08-30-risc-v-microcontrollers-homomorphic-encryption-vws-keyless-innovation#t=1062) NXP and Volkswagen UWB Anti-Theft Technology

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, large enterprises

## Mentioned

- GigaDevice (company)
- NXP (company)
- Volkswagen (company)
- RISC-V (other)
- ARM (other)
- STMicroelectronics (company)
- Intel (company)
- Microsoft (company)
- Duality Technologies (company)
- Ultra-Wideband (other)
- Homomorphic Encryption (other)

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