MikroElektronika Secure 3 Click EEPROM Add On Board, 32kB Memory, I2C, 3.3V/5V, MIKROE-2761

The MikroElektronika MIKROE-2761 Secure 3 Click EEPROM Add On Board is an advanced expansion module designed to provide designers and engineers with a robust secure memory solution for embedded applications. Incorporating the ATSHA204A cryptographic coprocessor from Microchip, this board enables secure hardware-based key storage, ensuring sensitive data and authentication secrets are protected from unauthorized access. With a 32kB EEPROM memory, it is well-suited for storing configurations, encryption keys, and credentials within security-focused designs.

Designed to interface easily with a wide range of microcontroller platforms, the board supports both 3.3V and 5V power supplies, facilitating compatibility with various development kits and hardware. Communication is handled via a standard I2C interface, making integration straightforward for popular platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other ARM-based boards.

The Secure 3 Click is supplied with stacking headers, allowing for rapid and hassle-free connection to mikroBUS sockets. This feature is particularly valuable for developers looking to quickly prototype or scale their hardware designs using MikroElektronika's ecosystem of click boards.

Thanks to its robust cryptographic engine, the board is particularly suitable for applications requiring authentication, secure boot, encrypted data storage, and protection against cloning or counterfeiting. The ATSHA204A provides functions such as message authentication, key exchange protocols, and secure key provisioning, elevating the security posture of the end device.

Its compact add-on form factor ensures it does not occupy significant board space, while providing essential memory and security features necessary in modern industrial and commercial development environments.

Common use cases include industrial controllers, access systems, networked sensors, IoT devices, programmable logic controllers, and STEM education projects where secure data management and hardware-based security are critical requirements.

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