Microchip Trust Anchor TA100
Caveat: The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 5 of the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4421 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Microchip Technology Inc · website |
| Hardware versions | [TA100-Y230C2X01 and TA100T-Y230C2X01, Revision 59V01B5] [1] and [TA100-Y240C2X01, TA100T-Y240C2X01, TA100-Y240D3X01 and TA100-Y240UFB01, Revision 59V01B6] [2] |
| Firmware versions | [CP ROM Version 0x0006, ACE ROM Version 0x04 and DevUpdate Version 0x00B50002] [1] and [CP ROM Version 0x0007, ACE ROM Version 0x04, DevUpdate Version 0x00B60001] [2] |
Module description
The Microchip Trust Anchor TA100 is a secure element from the Microchip CryptoAutomotive™ portfolio intended for automotive security applications providing support for code authentication (aka secure boot), message authentication via MAC generation, support for trusted firmware updates, multiple key management protocols including TLS and other root-of-trust based operations. It is typically a companion device to an MCU or MPU on the same board.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A851, A852, A855, A874, A2515 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A857 |
| DRBG | A850 |
| ECDSA | A860 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A853, A859 |
| KAS | A1021, A1022, A1023 |
| KBKDF | A858 |
| RSA | A875 |
| SHS | A854, A856 |
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-20 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status active
- Validation dates on record: 2023-01-20