1.1 Use Cases

The ECC206 is a member of the Microchip CryptoAuthentication family of high-security cryptographic devices that combine world-class hardware-based key storage with hardware cryptographic accelerators to implement authentication.

The ECC206 device has a command set that allows for its usage in many applications. The primary uses include the following:

  • Ecosystem Control and Anti-Counterfeiting

    Validates that a system or component is authentic and comes from the OEM shown on the nameplate

Tip: The use cases shown are examples of what can be implemented with the ECC206 but is not exhaustive. Contact Microchip Technical Support to determine if a use case outside of these can be implemented.