QuickLogic FPGA can be secured using Intrinsic PUF and QuiddiKey

QuickLogic partnered with Intrinsic ID to help its customers to add security functions in QuickLogic FPGA products. The security functions/options include key generation based on SRAM PUF, bitstream encryption, key wrapping, authentication tags, key verification, and data encryption/decryption for storage within the device or for board or system-level communications. This partnership has created a seamless integration of the solutions of both companies, allowing QuickLogic’s eFPGA customers to add security functionality without any further integration effort. Physical Unclonable Functions (PUFs) are unique digital fingerprint for each individual specific device that can be used to generate a device-specific encryption key. PUF can be standard SRAM cells or FPGA logic cells specifically configured for PUF purposes. Another security function called QuiddiKey from Intrinsic ID allows creation and storage of an unlimited number of secure keys, and reduces hardware overhead. QuiddiKey encrypts secret keys and data, deriving wrapping keys to protect other functions, adding authentication tags, and verifying authentication tags and decrypting the associated contents. QuiddiKey also enables the wrapping of keys used for bitstream encryption with device unique keys, allowing device owners to protect the device and valuable IP so a trusted supply chain is guaranteed. In short, ...