Avnet Electronics Marketing Becomes Global Programming Partner for Atmel SHA204 CryptoAuthentication Chips

A New Electronics Global Programming Partner

PHOENIX – November 29, 2012 – Avnet Electronics Marketing, an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), today announced it has received formal certification from Atmel Corporation (NASDAQ: ATML) as a programming service provider for its SHA204 CryptoAuthentication high-security hardware authentication devices. Avnet met Atmel’s requirements for static data programming service guidelines, which include producing samples for verification and validating the security of its systems for data protection throughout the programming process. “This certification ensures customers can easily pair any microcontroller on the market today with Atmel’s SHA204 CryptoAuthentication chips, helping bring secure, differentiated products to market faster,” said Rob Valiton, senior vice president and general manager, automotive, aerospace and memory business units, Atmel. “In this increasingl...

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