2.1 EEPROM Data Zone

The data zone has a total of 3 usable slots where write access restrictions are individually programmable. The following table lists the typical uses for each slot, along with any special characteristics of data for that slot.

Table 2-2. Data Zone
Slot Blocks Bytes Bits Typical Use Notes
1 10 320 2560 User Data Slot can be locked when written or can be left open to be updated.
2 2 64 512 User Data Slot can be locked when written or can be left open to be updated.
3 1 32 256 Secret Key or Diversified Key Can be written in the clear or via an encrypted Write. Slot must be locked before deployed in the field. No Read access.

The secret key stored in the SHA104-TFLXAUTH may either be the secret key used for authentication in the system or may be a diversified key. The key diversification must be consistent with the ability of the host device to generate the diversified key from the parent secret key.