Philips Semiconductors

Product Profile PCF7946AT

Security Transponder plus Remote Keyless Entry, HITAG2PLUS

Features General Description

• Compatible with Security Transponder, PCF7936AS. The HITAG2PLUS is a high performance monolithic
• Rolling Code Generator for keyless entry Security Transponder and Remote Keyless Entry Chip
ideally suited for car immobiliser applications that
• 14-pin SO package
incorporate keyless entry functions.
Transponder The HITAG2PLUS transponder circuitry is compatible
• 64/32 bit mutual authentication with the Security Transponder PCF7936AS to support
• 32 bit unique device identification number mixed systems using a HITAG2PLUS and a standard
Security Transponder, PCF7936AS at the same time.
• Fast authentication, 39ms
• 48 bit Secret Key The Transponder circuitry meets the security and
performance requirements of modern car immobiliser
• 128 bit user memory (EEPROM)
applications. Excellent device sensitivity (large
• EEPROM read/write in cipher mode distance) and short authentication time ensure easy
• EEPROM read/write protection capability application and outstanding system performance. The
• Excellent sensitivity in read and write mode Transponder circuitry does not require any battery
supply and full operation is granted in a Keyless Entry
Code Hopping Generator battery low condition.
• Four user buttons (15 + 1 commands) The Remote Control circuitry features a low power
• LED acknowledgment of transmission consumption to ensure long battery lifetime. The device
• 42 bit unidirectional code hopping supports up to four user buttons and a LED for
transmission acknowledgment. Code hopping upon
• 48 bit Remote Secret Key
each button press is provided. The device features
• 114 bit message with run-in, device identification, automatic re-synchronisation of the rolling code via the
function code, terminator and parity bits transponder interface.
• Automatic code synchronisation via transponder
The Transponder and rolling code algorithm employ the
• Programmable data rate and frame repetition rate same security algorithm for easy system integration on
• Clock input to support external data rate reference the receiver side. Separate Secret Keys are provided to
• Manchester encoding ensure independent code characteristics.
• Low tolerance on-chip RC oscillator (< ±10%) Data rate, modulation and repetition rates of the remote
• Battery low indication transmission frame are configurable by the on-chip
• Single cell operation (2.0V to 3.6V) EEPROM.
• Low power consumption The HITAG2PLUS features a clock input as an external
(ACTIVE: 0.3 mA, POWER DOWN: 300 nA) data rate reference for use with common PLL
transmitter devices.
Typical Application

optional

VBAT XCLK Transmitter

IR
DOUT
PCF7946 or
XON UHF (PLL)
Security Transponder Remote Control
Contactless Interface

IN1 EEPROM Modulator

384 Bit
User Interface
Rolling Code
Generator

Calculation Control LED

Unit Logic
B3
Control RC B2
IN2 Logic Oscillator
B1
B0
Power Management
Command Li
VSS TOUT Buttons 3V

June 1999