IWR6843: Firmware protection without MMWAVE-SECDEV

Pablo Fdez

Part Number: IWR6843

Hello,

We have been denied access to MMWAVE-SECDEV without further explanation, so before ruling out your devices I'd like to ask:

Is there any other way in which we could make a product based on your IWRxxxx chips without being exposed to anyone copying our firmware?

Thank you,

Pablo

over 2 years ago

0 Angie Mitchell over 2 years ago

TI__Genius 10730 points

Hi Pablo,

I am looking into this request and will have an answer in the next 24 hours

Thanks,

Angie

0 Angie Mitchell over 2 years ago in reply to Angie Mitchell

TI__Genius 10730 points

Hi Pablo,

The only publicly available information we have is in the datasheet for the AWR6843AOP which states the following on the first page.

For additional information access to the my secure folder is required.

Thanks,

Angie

0 Pablo Fdez over 2 years ago in reply to Angie Mitchell

Prodigy 20 points

Thank you for the information Angie, that's what I meant and I guess the MMWAVE-SECDEV actually documents how to use it.

I know you cannot share specific details about my case, but could you please give a general rationale behind that policy? You seem to use well-know cipher algorithms, it is an industrial grade device (not military) and firmware protection is a common and legitimate practice.

Thank you

Pablo

+1 Angie Mitchell over 2 years ago in reply to Pablo Fdez

TI__Genius 10730 points

Hi Pablo,

I cannot share details about your case but an NDA is needed with our team to get access. I would suggest reaching out to customer service on this request.

Thank you,

Angie

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