1 open source board using the Secure element (back side)
Real designs built with the Secure element (back side), from public GitHub projects: a quick way to see how others power, decouple and connect it. Each board comes with its KiCad files, full parts list and a render — and you can simulate its firmware on HardLabs.
token2The Secure element (back side) in open source designs
The gallery holds 1 open source boards using the Secure element (back side) from 1 GitHub repository; a typical one measures about 48 × 24 mm and carries around 15 components.
100% are two-layer designs, the rest use four layers or more, and 100% carry an open source license.
The most starred is OpenT2OTP by token2.
Microcontrollers on boards using the Secure element (back side)
Secure element (back side): common questions
Where can I find a Secure element (back side) reference design?
Each of the 1 boards on this page is a real design using the Secure element (back side). Open one to see how it is wired up, with the full BOM, a render of the layout and links to its KiCad files.
Which microcontrollers do boards using the Secure element (back side) use?
Most are built on Microchip SAM (1).
How big is a typical board using the Secure element (back side)?
The median is 48 × 24 mm, and 100% are two-layer designs.
What is the most popular open source board using the Secure element (back side)?
By GitHub stars, OpenT2OTP by token2, with 2 stars.
Can I simulate one of these boards using the Secure element (back side) before building it?
Yes. HardLabs turns a board's netlist and BOM into a working simulation, so you can boot and test firmware against it with no hardware on your desk.