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ChipWhisperer® Embedded Security Analysis Tools
Capture Hardware
CW1173: ChipWhisperer-Lite
Product Datasheet
The ChipWhisperer-Lite represents NewAE Technol-
ogy Inc.’s most aggressive pursuit of it’s mission to bring
side-channel power analysis and glitching attacks to every
engineer and student. The FULLY open-source (hardware,
software, firmware, FPGA code) is launching a revolution
in hardware security.
The ChipWhisperer-Lite integrates hardware for perform-
ing power analysis measurement, device programming,
glitching, serial communications, and an example target
that can be loaded with cryptographic algorithms all into a
single board. The single-board version comes in two vari-
ants: Atmel XMEGA or STM32F3 Arm target.
You can break apart the capture & target side to connect to
other targets. The capture portion is available standalone
which comes ready with SMA & target connectors, but
requires an external target.
Product Highlights
10-bit ADC with 105 MS/s sampling rate combined with up to +55 dB gain amplifier measures small signals easily.
Advanced synchronous clock locking logic samples target power on related clock edges, drastically reducing sample rate
requirements compared to power analysis performed with regular oscilloscopes.
Clock and voltage fault injection possible using FPGA-based pulse generation.
Single-board solution ideal for teaching and training environments, and design of boards allows easy separation of tar-
get for future expansion.
Programmers for XMEGA (PDI) and STM32Fx (serial bootloader) targets built in, meaning no external equipment
required.
Ordering Summary
NewAE Part Number
NAE-CWLITE
NAE-CWLITE-ARM
NAE-CWLITE-CAPTURE
NAE-CWLITE-2PART
Target Processor P/N
ATXMEGA128D4
STM32F303RCT7
None
ATXMEGA128D4
Form Factor
Single Board
Single Board
Single Board
Two Boards
External Connections
USB
USB
USB, SMA (Capture + Fault), 20-pin cable
USB, SMA (Capture + Fault), 20-pin cable
Product Links
Full Documentation
Tutorials and Examples
Design Files
https://wiki.newae.com/CW1173_ChipWhisperer-Lite
https://wiki.newae.com/
https://github.com/newaetech/chipwhisperer/tree/master/hardware/capture/
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Specifications
Feature
ADC Specifications
ADC Sample Clock Source
Analog Input
GPIO Types
GPIO Voltage
Clock Generation Range
Clock Output Type
Glitch Width (min)
Glitch Offset
Voltage glitch type
Crowbar pulse current
USB Interface
Sample Buffer Size
Target Device
Programming Protocols
Notes/Range
10-bit ADC, 105 MS/s maximum sample rate.
Internal generator, external input (direct or with 4x multiplier or
phase adjuster).
AC-Coupled, up to +55dB adjustable gain.
Serial, clock, logic line (i.e., for reset pin).
3.3V.
5-200 MHz.
Regular, with glitch inserted, only output glitch.
~4nS (depends on cabling used for routing glitch output).
Adjustable in < 200pS increments.
High-power and low-power crowbar circuitry.
20A.
Custom open-source USB firmware, up to 25 MB/s speed.
24 573.
Atmel XMEGA128D4 (on classic device). STM32F303RCT7 on Arm
variant.
Atmel ISP (for AVR), Atmel PDI (for XMEGA), STM32Fx Bootloader
Synchronous Architecture
Power Measurement (using scope).
Target Device Clock.
ChipWhisperer Sample Clock.
Our ChipWhisperer capture hardware can use a target device clock and
apply multiplications and phase shifts to sample at desired point(s) dur-
ing the clock cycle. This ensures sample points are directly related to the
digital clock which generates the signals of interest. The result is many
devices can be successfully attacked with 5-100x slower sample clock
compared to a regular oscilloscope.
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Detailed Ordering Information
CAPTURE Section
NAE-CWLITE & NAE-CWLITE-ARM: The the
CAPTURE and TARGET sections are on one
unbroken board. Includes a USB cable.
NAE-CWLITE-CAPTURE: Includes the CAP-
TURE only. Also includes 2x SMA cables, 2x
SMA to BNC adapters, and a 20-pin cable.
NAE-CWLITE-2PART: Includes the CAPTURE
& TARGET separately (only XMEGA target).
Also includes 2x SMA cables, 2x SMA to BNC
adapters, and a 20-pin cable.
TARGET Section
Single or Dual Board?
•
The single-board version (NAE-CWLITE & NAE-CWLITE-
ARM) is perfect when you don’t expect to connect to external
targets, or want the most compact solution.
•
The -CAPTURE version gives you the flexibility to connect up
additional targets, and is included in our Level 1 & Level 2 starter
kits. It does not include a target.
•
The -2PART version has the devices split apart such you recon-
nect them with provided SMA and 20-pin IDC cable.
•
It’s always possible to “break” the single-board version apart.
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Software Support
The ChipWhisperer project is an open-source toolchain for embedded security research. All of the targets
and capture hardware in this catalog are supported by a Python-based capture application. The open-source
nature means you can modify for your specific needs – whether you are developing your own algorithms or
want to perform validation on a proprietary targets, ChipWhisperer has you covered.
ChipWhisperer runs on most computer platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux). You can freely download and use
the open-source software to confirm functionality.
Disclaimers
This product may be protected by U.S. patent no. 9,429,624; 9,523,737. NewAE is part of the Open Patent Non-Assert pledge. See newae.com/patent for
more information.
All content is Copyright NewAE Technology Inc., 2018. ChipWhisperer is a trademark of NewAE Technology Inc., registered in the United States of
America, the European Union, and China. ChipSHOUTER is a trademark of NewAE Technology Inc., registered in Europe. Trademarks are claimed in all
jurisdictions and may be registered in other states than specified here.
NewAE Technology makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves
the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. NewAE Technology does not make any commitment to
update the information contained herein. NewAE Technology products are not intended, authorized, or warranted for use as components in applications
intended to support or sustain life. NewAE Technology products are designed solely for teaching purposes.
All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with NewAE Technology
Inc. Use of these names does not imply any co-operation or endorsement.
AVR and XMEGA are registered trademarks or trademarks of Atmel Corporation or its subsidiaries, in the US and/or other countries.
Artix and Spartan are registered trademarks or trademarks of Xilinx, Inc. or its subsidiaries, in the US and/or other countries.
Arm is a registered trademark of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere.
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