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NewAE ChipWhisperer-NANO Learning Pack

₹148,299.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The NewAE ChipWhisperer-NANO Learning Pack is a compact, cost-effective platform for hands-on learning of side-channel power analysis attacks in embedded security. It integrates both capture hardware and an STM32F030 target microcontroller on a single PCB, making it ideal for educational and training environments.

Features

  • 8-bit ADC with up to 20 MS/s sampling rate for detailed power trace capture.
  • Integrated STM32F030F4P6 microcontroller serves as a dedicated target for cryptographic analysis.
  • Features synchronous sampling architecture for precise power trace correlation and vulnerability detection.
  • Supports voltage glitching via low-power crowbar circuitry for fault injection experiments.
  • Full-speed USB 2.0 interface ensures reliable host communication and data transfer.

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Description

The NewAE ChipWhisperer-NANO Learning Pack provides a comprehensive, all-in-one solution for understanding and demonstrating side-channel power analysis and fault injection techniques. This compact board streamlines the learning process by integrating both the necessary capture hardware and a dedicated STM32F030F4P6 target device, eliminating the need for complex multi-board setups. Its design is specifically tailored for educational institutions, workshops, and training programs focused on embedded system security.

Equipped with an 8-bit ADC capable of up to 20 MS/s sampling and a 50,000-sample buffer, the ChipWhisperer-NANO allows for detailed acquisition of power traces from the integrated microcontroller. The platform supports various clock options for the target MCU, enabling flexibility in attack scenarios. Combined with the open-source, Python-based ChipWhisperer software, users can efficiently analyze these traces to identify cryptographic vulnerabilities and explore different attack methodologies.

Key Features

  • High-speed 8-bit ADC with up to 20 MS/s sampling rate and 50,000 sample buffer for precise power data acquisition.
  • Selectable ADC clock source, configurable from an internal generator or external input for flexible experimentation.
  • AC-coupled analog input with a fixed gain front-end ensures signal integrity for power trace analysis.
  • Multiple clock options (3.75 MHz, 7.5 MHz, 15 MHz, 30 MHz, 60 MHz) for the target microcontroller, output via microcontroller.
  • Integrated voltage glitching capability utilizing low-power crowbar circuitry for fault injection attacks (min width ~20 ns, ~200 ns jitter, up to 4A pulse current).
  • Custom USB 2.0 full-speed firmware interface provides 3.3V GPIO support for serial communication, clock synchronization, and logic lines.
  • Onboard STM32F030F4P6 target MCU (16KB Flash, 4KB SRAM) dedicated to cryptographic experiments.

Applications

  • Educational training and workshops for embedded system security.
  • Learning side-channel power analysis attacks (e.g., Simple Power Analysis, Differential Power Analysis).
  • Experimentation with fault injection techniques (e.g., voltage glitching) on microcontrollers.
  • Developing and testing countermeasures against hardware attacks.
  • Research and development in cryptographic hardware security.

Technical Specifications

Model No. / NameNAE-CWNANO, NAE-CWNANO-LEARNIN
ADC Resolution8-bit
Sampling Rate20 MS/s
Clock Frequency Options3.75 MHz, 7.5 MHz, 15 MHz, 30 MHz, 60 MHz
GPIO Voltage3.3V
USB InterfaceFull-speed USB 2.0
Product Weight0.285 kg
Length8.5 cm
Width5.5 cm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of the ChipWhisperer-NANO Learning Pack?

The primary purpose is to educate users on side-channel power analysis and fault injection attacks in embedded systems. It offers a hands-on platform to perform real-world cryptographic analysis experiments, understand hardware vulnerabilities, and develop countermeasures.

Which microcontroller is integrated as the target device on the board?

The ChipWhisperer-NANO Learning Pack integrates an STM32F030F4P6 microcontroller as the target device. This MCU features 16KB of Flash memory and 4KB of SRAM, providing a practical environment for cryptographic algorithm execution and vulnerability testing.

What are the key sampling capabilities of the integrated ADC?

The board features an 8-bit ADC capable of sampling at up to 20 MS/s. It includes a 50,000-sample buffer, allowing for detailed capture of power traces to identify subtle variations linked to cryptographic operations or other embedded processes.

How does the ChipWhisperer-NANO support fault injection?

The ChipWhisperer-NANO supports voltage glitching for fault injection via its low-power crowbar circuitry. This feature can generate voltage pulses with widths as short as ~20 ns and up to 4A pulse current, enabling users to induce controlled faults in the target MCU.

What software ecosystem is used with the ChipWhisperer-NANO?

The ChipWhisperer-NANO operates with the open-source, Python-based ChipWhisperer software suite. This robust ecosystem provides tools for trace acquisition, analysis, and script-based automation, facilitating advanced research and teaching in hardware security.

Package Includes

  • 1 x NewAE NAE-CWNANO-LEARNIN ChipWhisperer-NANO Learning Pack

Additional Information

Weight 0.285 kg
Dimensions 8.5 × 5.5 cm