AegisPQC Hardware

AegisPQC-Lite: Quantum-Ready Security for the Edge

The AegisPQC-Lite is a revolutionary compact ASIC that brings enterprise-grade post-quantum cryptography to power-constrained embedded systems. With support for all three NIST-standardized PQC algorithms in a tiny 6.8 mm² die, it's the perfect solution for IoT, automotive, aerospace, and edge computing applications.

At a Glance

Algorithms: ML-KEM-768, ML-DSA-65, SLH-DSA-128s

Die Area: 6.8 mm² @ 22nm GF 22FDX

Package: QFN-48 (7mm × 7mm)

Power: 250 mW (active), 12 mW (idle)

Clock: 800 MHz

Interfaces: UART (921.6 kbps), QSPI (200 Mbps)

Temperature: -40°C to +125°C (automotive/industrial)

Certification: FIPS 203/204/205, FIPS 140-3 Level 2 (in progress)

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Secure Your Future, Today

As quantum computing advances, traditional encryption (RSA/ECC) becomes vulnerable. AegisPQC-Lite provides a drop-in, hardware-accelerated solution to bring NIST-standardized Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to even the most power-constrained devices.

Universal
Compatibility

The only compact chip supporting ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA simultaneously.

Ultra-Low
Power

Optimized for battery-operated IoT with a 12 mW idle state.

Massive
Acceleration

20× faster and 400× more energy-efficient than software-based implementations.

Industrial
Grade

Built for the harshest environments with a -40°C to +125°C operating range.

Performance That Breaks Barriers

Software-defined cryptography is the bottleneck of modern embedded security. AegisPQC-Lite moves the heavy lifting to dedicated silicon.

Architectural Innovation

AegisPQC-Lite isn't just a co-processor; it’s a masterclass in cryptographic engineering.

1. Dual-Modulus NTT Engine

Our industry-first engine features a runtime-switchable modulus. This allows a single hardware path to handle both ML-KEM ($q=3329$) and ML-DSA ($q=8,380,417$) with zero-cycle switching overhead.

2. 4× Parallel Keccak Array

Stateless hash-based signatures (SLH-DSA) are notoriously slow.2 Our quad-core Keccak array delivers 133M hashes/second, making long-term archival security practical for the edge.

3. Silicon-Level Trust (TRNG & PUF)

True Randomness: 128 ring oscillators providing NIST SP 800-90B compliant entropy.
Unique Identity: Physical Unclonable Function (PUF) for device-unique keys that are never stored in Flash, preventing cloning.

Technical Specifications

Hardware Profile

Process: 22nm GF 22FDX (6.8 mm² die)
Package: 7mm × 7mm QFN-48
Clock Speed: 800 MHz
Memory: 200 KB on-chip SRAM
Interface: UART (921.6 kbps) & QSPI (200 Mbps)

Integration Made Simple

Integration is handled via standard UART or QSPI. Whether you are using STM32, ESP32, or NXP, our C-library (libaegis) and FreeRTOS drivers get you up and running in minutes.

// Simple ML-KEM Key Generation Example

#include "aegis_pqc.h"

uint8_t public_key[1184];

uint8_t secret_key[2400];

void secure_setup() {

// Generate quantum-safe keys in 500 microseconds

aegis_mlkem768_keygen(handle, public_key, secret_key);

}

Applications Across Industries

Automotive: Secure Boot and V2X communication with ISO/SAE 21434 compliance.
Aerospace: Low-power, quantum-safe links for CubeSats and UAVs.
Medical: HIPAA-compliant encryption for implantable devices and wearables.
Critical Infrastructure: Quantum-safe firmware updates for smart meters and industrial sensors.