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AN12134: A71CH Quick start guide for Windows

Guide for evaluating the A71CH security IC on Windows using OM3710 evaluation kits and Kinetis FRDM-K64F or FRDM-K82F development boards.

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Overview

This application note provides comprehensive instructions for setting up the A71CH secure element development environment on a Windows-based PC. It details the hardware requirements, including the A71CH Mini PCB (OM3710A71CHPCB) and the Arduino-compatible development kit (OM3710/A71CHARD). The document explains how to use FRDM-K64F or FRDM-K82F boards as a virtual COM port bridge between the Windows host and the A71CH security IC. It includes specific jumper configurations for I2C communication, guidance on using the RJCT server for remote or local client communication, and instructions for running provided application examples for secure IoT credential provisioning and cryptographic authentication.

Use Cases

  • Evaluating secure credential storage and provisioning for IoT devices
  • Prototyping secure cloud connectivity for private and public clouds
  • Developing cryptographic device authentication for IoT hardware
  • Integrating secure elements into Windows-based host development environments
  • Testing I2C communication between a host MCU and NXP A71CH security IC

Topics

Security IC
A71CH
OM3710A71CHPCB
OM3710/A71CHARD
FRDM-K64F
FRDM-K82F
Secure Element
IoT Security
Cryptographic Authentication
I2C Interface
Kinetis
MCUXpresso

Referenced Parts

MK64FN1M0VLL12

NXP

It features the MK64FN1M0VLL12 MCU, which boasts the maximum operation frequency of 120 MHz, 1 MB of flash, 256 KB RAM

A71CH

NXP

The A71CH evaluation setup presented in this document consists of an A71CH security IC connected to a Windows-based platform

K82FN256VLL15

NXP

The FRDMK82F board features the K82FN256VLL15 MCU, which boasts a maximum operation frequency of 150 MHz, 256 KB of flash, a 256 KB RAM