November 6, 2000[Technology Report] Security ICs Are Targeting Consumer Applications
The need for secure data communications to protect commercial and personal data on PCs and networks has given rise to a spate of security IC developments. Security is becoming increasingly important and represents significant commercial value. In...
November 6, 2000[Technology Report] Biometrics Boost Security
Through the employment of biometric sensors for user ID and authentication, secure applications like ATMs are entering a new age. A computer mouse is already available with an integrated fingerprint sensor. Today, two different fingerprint sensors...
October 30, 2000[Forefront] Java Core Permits Direct Java Byte-Code Execution
Direct execution of Java byte code is possible thanks to a Java extension to the ARM processor core by ARM Ltd., Cambridge, England. Known as Jazelle, the new Java acceleration feature initially will appear in an ARM9-class product. It's also...
June 26, 2000[Forefront] Java Gaining In Chipcards For Internet Applications
Developments in security features for chipcards are accelerating. These cards are used in security-sensitive applications like authorization, health, phone, and money cards. Other applications take advantage of their cryptographic features as well....
June 26, 2000[Forefront] Forward Error-Correction Will Greatly Boost Comm Capacity
A patented France Telecom broadband forward error-correction method known as Turbo Code has been licensed on a worldwide basis to STMicroelectronics. This advancement will significantly enhance the information-carrying capacity of a communications...
