Security Microcontrollers

Security Microcontrollers – NXP SmartMX Controllers

NXP SmartMX® Security Microcontrollers are trusted worldwide for delivering advanced hardware security, high performance, and reliable embedded operating systems for secure digital applications. Backed by more than 15 years of expertise in secure microcontroller technology, NXP SmartMX Controllers are designed to protect sensitive data, identities, and transactions across government, financial, enterprise, and industrial sectors.

NXP’s Security Microcontrollers integrate secure hardware, cryptographic acceleration, tamper-resistant architecture, and embedded operating systems to support mission-critical applications. These secure controller ICs are embedded in smart cards, Java Cards, security tokens, USB authentication devices, circuit boards, Secure Access Modules (SAM), ePassports, electronic ID (eID) cards, payment cards, transit ticketing systems, and digital identity solutions. Built for applications requiring the highest levels of security, reliability, and long-term performance, NXP Smart MX Controllers enable OEMs, card manufacturers, and solution providers to develop secure authentication, payment, access control, and identity management systems that meet global security standards.

SmartMX Platform Products

Products

Product	Highlights	Applications
SmartMX3 P71D600 New	<2 s for ePassport SAC High memory up to 450 KB memory Advanced IntegralSecurity	eGovernment Solutions (Electronic Identification: ID cards, e-passports, health cards, electronic driver licenses) Access management Transport
SmartMX3 P71D321 Contact and Dual-Interface Controller	<200 ms for an M/Chip transaction <2 s for ePassport SAC Advanced IntegralSecurity 3.0 architecture	eGovernment Solutions (Electronic Identification: ID cards, e-passports, health cards, electronic driver licenses) Access management Transport

SmartMX Controllers

SmartMX Controllers are advanced secure microcontrollers engineered to deliver fast, secure, and reliable transactions across contact, contactless, and dual-interface smart card environments. Designed for high-security applications, NXP Smart MX Controllers combine exceptional performance with robust protection against physical and logical attacks, making them ideal for mission-critical authentication and secure identity solutions.

Featuring powerful hardware cryptographic coprocessors, tamper-resistant architecture, and ultra-low-power operation, Smart MX Controllers enable secure data processing while maintaining high transaction speeds and energy efficiency. These secure controller ICs are widely deployed in eGovernment ID programs, electronic passports (ePassports), EMV payment cards, banking applications, Secure Access Modules (SAM), public transportation ticketing, digital identity systems, and enterprise access control solutions. By delivering industry-leading security, reliability, and interoperability, Smart MX Controllers help OEMs, card manufacturers, and system integrators develop next-generation smart card and secure authentication products.

Applications

Electronic Identification

Electronic Identification solutions powered by NXP Smart MX Controllers deliver secure, reliable, and efficient digital identity management. Common applications include electronic passports (ePassports), national ID cards, electronic health cards, driver’s licenses, vehicle registration cards, and digital identity credentials. These secure identification solutions enhance authentication, data protection, privacy, and operational efficiency for government, healthcare, transportation, and public sector applications.