PUF IP Cores for GlobalFoundries

PUF IP cores protect, derive, initialize, and control cryptographic secrets across the device lifecycle in modern SoC and ASIC designs.

These IP cores support physically derived device-unique secrets for identity, key derivation, and anti-cloning use cases, helping designers create stronger Root-of-Trust and hardware-security architectures

This catalog allows you to compare PUF IP cores from leading vendors based on security level, feature set, integration fit, and process node compatibility.

Whether you are designing device identity, secure provisioning, Root of Trust, or IoT security, you can find the right PUF IP for your application.

 
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Compare 2 PUF IP Cores for GlobalFoundries from 1 vendors

  • PUF IP

    Crypto Quantique
    • HQ: United Kingdom

    The patented PUF design generates a unique identity based on quantum tunnelling current variations through the gate terminal in a…

    • GlobalFoundries
    • 55nm
    • Silicon Proven
    Part #: QDID Maturity: Production
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  • Digital PUF IP

    Crypto Quantique
    • HQ: United Kingdom

    Small footprint trusted identity Generate unclonable 128 or 256-bit seeds with a compact, logic-based PUF that drops into any SoC.

    • GlobalFoundries
    • 55nm
    • Silicon Proven
    Maturity: Production
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What is PUF IP?

PUF IP is a hardware security block used in SoCs and ASICs to implement physically derived device-unique secrets for identity, key derivation, and anti-cloning use cases.

It is critical in devices that need trusted identities, secure key handling, and controlled provisioning or lifecycle management.

Main functions of PUF IP

Protection capability

PUF IP provides dedicated hardware support for security-critical operations and policy enforcement.

System-level integration

It is typically deployed alongside Root of Trust, key-management, cryptographic, or interface-security architectures.

Performance and assurance

Dedicated PUF IP helps improve throughput, reduce software overhead, and strengthen security assurance.

Lifecycle relevance

It supports secure manufacturing, deployment, runtime protection, or long-term trust management depending on the use case.

Key features of PUF IP cores

  • Hardware-based security enforcement
  • Lower software overhead
  • Useful in trusted architectures
  • Better integration of security functions
  • Reusable across secure SoC programs

How to choose PUF IP

Selecting the right PUF IP depends on your application and integration requirements:

  • target threat model
  • certification or compliance needs
  • performance and latency requirements
  • integration with the security architecture
  • power and area budget

Applications of PUF IP cores

  • device identity
  • secure provisioning
  • Root of Trust
  • IoT security

Compare PUF IP cores from leading vendors

This catalog provides access to a wide range of PUF IP cores from leading semiconductor IP providers.

Use filters to compare solutions based on hardware-based security enforcement, lower software overhead, useful in trusted architectures, and integration requirements.

Frequently asked questions about PUF IP cores

What is PUF IP?

PUF IP is a reusable hardware block used in SoCs and ASICs to implement this function with production-ready integration, verification support, and platform reuse.

What capabilities does PUF IP typically provide?

Typical capabilities include performance-optimized implementation, integration with the surrounding subsystem, configurable feature support, and reuse across multiple SoC or ASIC programs.

Where is PUF IP used?

PUF IP is commonly used in device identity, secure provisioning, root of trust, and iot security depending on the target product and architecture.

How do I choose PUF IP?

You should consider supported features, performance targets, power consumption, verification maturity, system integration requirements, and process node compatibility.

Why use dedicated PUF IP instead of building it from scratch?

Using proven PUF IP reduces design risk, shortens development time, and helps teams reach production faster with better interoperability and validation coverage.

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