Hengzhi chip

The Hengzhi chip (zh-cp|c=恒智|p=héngzhì) is a microcontroller that can store secured information, designed by the People's Republic of China government and manufactured in China. Its functionalities should be similar to those offered by a Trusted Platform Module but, unlike the TPM, it does not follow Trusted Computing Group specifications. Lenovo is selling PCs installed with Hengzhi security chips [ [http://www.netfastusa.com/xq/asp/id.1509/p.5-6-1/qx/PressRelease_view.htm 'Trusted Network Connect' Puts Hardware Security Agent In Every PC - Netfast Communications:(InformationWeek) February 14, 2005] ] . The chip could be a development of the IBM ESS (Embedded security subsystem) chip, which was basically a public key smartcard placed directly on the motherboard's system management bus. As of September 2006, no public specifications about the chip are available.

ee also

*Fritz-chip
*Trusted Computing
*Trusted Platform Module

References

External links

* [http://english.people.com.cn/200504/12/eng20050412_180617.html Lenovo releases China's first security chip ]
* [http://www.twobirds.com/english/publications/articles/china_implements_encryption_law.cfm?RenderForPrint=1 China Implements new Encryption Laws]
* [http://www.mutantfrog.com/2006/03/08/does-china-own-your-box Does China Own Your Box?]