Infineon Technologies AG (FRANKFURT: IFX) (NYSE: IFX) introduced the world's first chip that uses asymmetric authentication featuring elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) and integrated temperature sensor that can be used by battery and electronics manufacturers to detect unauthorized accessories and after-market replacements. This counterfeit detection capability helps manufacturers ensure the intended user experience and protect against safety risks posed by unauthorized and untested accessories or batteries.
The new ORIGA(TM) SLE95050 family includes a version with an integrated temperature sensor that can further improve the safety level of batteries for electronic devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones and portable computers. The ORIGA SLE95050 can also be used for printer cartridges, replacement parts, medical disposables, networking equipment or other accessories, such as earphones, speakers, docking stations and chargers. With SLE95050 production start projected for the end of 2008, first consumer products -- like digital cameras -- integrating Infineon's authentication chips are expected to hit the shelves during the second half of 2009.