HCS360-IP Microchip Technology, HCS360-IP Datasheet - Page 14

• Manufacturer Part Number: HCS360-IP
• Description: KEELOQ CODE HOPPING ENCODER
• Manufacturer: Microchip Technology

HCS360
7.0
Use of the HCS360 in a system requires a compatible
decoder. This decoder is typically a microcontroller with
compatible firmware. Firmware routines that accept
transmissions from the HCS360 and decrypt the
hopping code portion of the data stream are available.
These routines provide system designers the means to
develop their own decoding system.
7.1
In order for a transmitter to be used with a decoder, the
transmitter must first be ‘learned’. Several learning
strategies can be followed in the decoder implementa-
tion. When a transmitter is learned to a decoder, it is
suggested that the decoder stores the serial number
and current synchronization value in EEPROM. The
decoder must keep track of these values for every
transmitter that is learned (Figure 7-1). The maximum
number of transmitters that can be learned is only a
function of how much EEPROM memory storage is
available. The decoder must also store the manufac-
turer’s code in order to learn a transmission transmitter,
although this value will not change in a typical system
so it is usually stored as part of the microcontroller
ROM code. Storing the manufacturer’s code as part of
the ROM code is also better for security reasons.
It must be stated that some learning strategies have
been patented and care must be taken not to infringe.
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INTEGRATING THE HCS360
INTO A SYSTEM
Learning a Transmitter to a Receiver
Preliminary
FIGURE 7-1:
Compare Discrimination
Compare Discrimination
Value with Fixed Value
Value with Fixed Value
Synchronization counter
of Second Valid Code
Learn successful Store:
from Serial Number
Use Generated Key
Use Generated Key
Wait for Reception
Wait for Reception
of a Valid Code
Generate Key
Encryption key
Enter Learn
Serial number
Sequential
to Decrypt
to Decrypt
Counters
Mode
Equal
Equal
Exit
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TYPICAL LEARN SEQUENCE
Yes
Yes
Yes
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No
No
No
Unsuccessful
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