Rutronik has announced it is offering the new PS-66u Security Upgrade Kit by Swissbit with an industry-standard microSD card of security level 2 – an optimal retrofit solution for Linux-based embedded systems.

The company says it protects critical data against theft, copying and manipulation thanks to an easy-to-use, configurable access control mechanism and data protection at the partition level.

The Upgrade Kit is said to be the optimal choice for applications in critical infrastructure and the public sector to ensure secure and uninterrupted operation. Swissbit's PS-66u is available in capacities from 16 GB to 64 GB and as a full industrial BOM PS-66u DP, including technical application support, at www.rutronik24.com.

 The special security features are made possible by Swissbit's flash controller and advanced firmware. CmReady – prepared for immediate use with WiBu-Systems CodeMeter (software protection and licence management), the PS-66u Security Upgrade Kit is ideal for retrofitting existing systems, enabling the individual configuration of protection profiles and providing additional protection through real-time AES 256 flash memory self-encryption.

 Optimised FW algorithms make it particularly suitable for applications with high read access and long data storage (ten years at the beginning of its lifespan and one year at the end of its lifespan). It also features patented technology for reliable switching off, wear levelling and write endurance technology, as well as read-disturb management.

The 15 mm x 11 mm x 0.7 (1.0) mm SD card is fully compliant with the SD Memory Card Specification 6.10. The kit offers an SDHC standard / high-speed mode, supports UHC and is available in speed classes 10 / U3 / V30 / A1 according to the SD6.10 specification.

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