Vendor: KiviCore Category: Post Quantum

Post-Quantum Key Encapsulation IP Core

The KiviPQC-KEM is an IP core implementing the ML-KEM (Module-Lattice-based Key Encapsulation Mechanism) a post-quantum cryptogra…

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Overview

The KiviPQC-KEM is an IP core implementing the ML-KEM (Module-Lattice-based Key Encapsulation Mechanism) a post-quantum cryptographic standard defined by NIST FIPS 203. Engineered to withstand both classical and quantum computer attacks, ML-KEM enables two parties to securely establish a shared secret key.

Supporting all ML-KEM parameter sets, the KiviPQC-KEM enables:

  • Two parties to securely establish a shared secret key over an untrusted public channel 

The IP core provides dedicated hardware acceleration for the most computationally demanding operations, ensuring high throughput and low latency while keeping the logic footprint compact.

Designed as a standalone, self-contained module, the KiviPQC-KEM can be integrated seamlessly into any SoC design. It features a standard AMBA® AXI4-Lite interface for straightforward hardware integration and platform-independent C code, HAL, and API drivers for simple software integration into host processor.

Key features

  • NIST FIPS 203 compliant
  • Supports ML-KEM 512/768/1024 parameter sets
  • Supports ML-KEM.KeyGen, ML-KEM.Encaps/Decaps functions
  • Self-contained engine with a minimal attack surface
  • Hardware offloading and acceleration for ML-KEM operations
  • Protection against timing-based side channel attacks

Easy integration

  • Platform agnostic design for any FPGA
  • AMBA® AXI4-Lite Interface
  • Platform agnostic C-Source Code
  • HAL, API and Software drivers included
  • Software examples included
  • Software User Guide included
  • Fast support response within 8 hours

Block Diagram

KiviPQC-KEM block diagram

Benefits

 

  • Easy integration Saves time and effort: Ready to use hardware and software integration.
  • Highly cost-efficient: Saves costs: Post-Quantum IP Core with low licensing costs and free evaluation licences.
  • Minimal logic utilization: Saves resources: Designed and optimized for area-constrained devices. 

Applications

  •  Quantum-Resistant Networks
  •  Public Key Infrastructures
  •  Network Security: MACsec, IPsec
  •  Transport Protocols: TLS, SSL
  •  Secure Communications
  •  Electronic Transactions

What’s Included?

  • System Verilog RTL Source Code or Netlist format
  • Testbenches
  • Integration examples
  • Software HAL & driver source code
  • Software example
  • Documentation

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
KiviPQC-KEM
Vendor
KiviCore
Type
Silicon IP

Files

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Provider

KiviCore
HQ: Germany
KiviCore is an IP core and solution provider. Based on industry standards, KiviCore offers cyber secure and quantum safe IP cores and hardware/software solutions. Additionally, those can be tailored to specific needs of our customers. We place great emphasis on intensive customer support and guarantee customization to ensure that our solutions perfectly match your requirements. Target applications span a wide range, including Message Authentication Codes (MAC), IPsec and TLS/SSL protocol engines, secure boot engines, encrypted data storage, e-commerce platforms, financial transaction systems, blockchain, or pseudo random bit generation.
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