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Weltrend Showcases Boosted NFC Security on a Smart Wristband for Convenient Mobile Payment
2016-05-02
Hsinchu, Taiwan, May 2, 2016 – Amidst rising adoptions of payment functionality for smart wearable devices, Weltrend Semiconductor, Inc. (TAIEX: 2436), in collaboration with Infineon Technologies AG, launched a series of Boosted NFC security modules. The new modules are based on Infineon’s innovative Boosted NFC secure element which has already been successfully implemented in financial and transportation applications. The companies will showcase a smart wristband at DIGITIMES Application Forum (DAF) – The Fintech Era on May 3, 2016 at The Westin Taipei. | |
The Boosted NFC security module is an all-in-one solution that consists of a boosted active contactless frontend, a secure element which safeguards customer’s sensitive data, as well as the option of a built-in antenna with matching components. As an all-in-one design in a form factor as small as 4 mm x 4 mm - which is enabled through Infineon’s solution - the Boosted NFC security module significantly reduces design efforts, shortens design cycle time, and meets the needs of miniaturization for smart wearable device makers. | |
The Boosted NFC security module is available with secure elements of the SLE77 or SLE78 series from Infineon. They have been certified to meet international security compliance standards including Common Criteria EAL5+ / EAL6+ and EMVCo. The international certification addresses various applications including banking, transportation, and secure authentication. | |
Infineon and Weltrend have been in collaboration since 2013 to bring the convenience and security of NFC-based mobile payment technology to mobile and wearable devices. They have worked on a series of Boosted NFC Card module solutions incorporating Infineon’s unique Boosted NFC secure element. The Boosted NFC security module is the latest addition to Weltrend’s Boosted NFC Card Solution product line which also includes the Boosted NFC microSD and Boosted NFC SIM. | |
“Infineon has been a key partner for Weltrend in bringing multiple products for the mobile payment market including Boosted NFC microSD, Boosted NFC SIM, and now Boosted NFC security module,” said Mr. DS Lin, Vice President of Business Development at Weltrend Semiconductor. “We see great convenience in mobile payment on smart wearable devices and, as an all-in-one solution; Weltrend’s Boosted NFC security module is the fastest path for wearable device makers to equip NFC-based payment functionality.” | |
Further information on DAF is available at http://www.digitimes.com.tw/seminar/daf_20160503/ |
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Further information on the product is available at http://www.weltrend.com.tw/en-global/product/index/66/97 http://www.infineon.com/wearable-devices |
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About Weltrend Semiconductor Inc. | |
Founded in 1989 in the "Silicon Valley of Taiwan", the Science-Based Industrial Park (SBIP) in Hsinchu, Weltrend (TAIEX: 2436) is a leading fabless semiconductor company, also known as IC design house, specializing in the planning, design, testing, application development and distribution of mixed-signal/digital IC products across multiple applications. |