Low power constraints
Battery-powered IoT devices require cryptographic processing with minimal energy consumption.
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Low-Power / IoT / Industrial / OT
Minimal footprint cryptographic security for resource-constrained devices and industrial systems. QCIM Core is the world's smallest crypto engine supporting post-quantum cryptography — purpose-built for extremely low-power IoT devices.
- Power profile
- Sub-mW
- Recommended
- Minimal Core
- Field life
- 10+ yr
- Use case
- Device Identity
Industry challenges
What this industry has to solve.
Device identity and provisioning
Secure device identity and zero-touch provisioning at scale.
Minimal silicon footprint
Cost-sensitive applications demand maximum functionality in minimum area.
Long deployment lifecycles
Industrial sensors and controllers remain deployed for 10+ years without maintenance.
QCIM fit
How QCIM solves it.
QCIM Core is the world's smallest crypto engine supporting post-quantum cryptography — purpose-built for extremely low-power IoT devices requiring mandated PQC support in minimal footprint. Enables PQC deployment in existing chips without redesign.
Smallest PQC engine worldwide — sub-milliwatt operation for 15+ year battery life. ML-KEM, ML-DSA, AES, SHA-3 in minimal silicon footprint.
Minimal LUT/area footprint for cost-sensitive applications. Algorithm updates extend device lifecycle without hardware changes.
Security requirements
The envelope this industry needs.
Device identity
Unique cryptographic device identity derived from silicon entropy via PUF.
Secure boot
Verified firmware integrity with hardware-anchored measurement chain.
Attestation
Remote device health verification for fleet management at scale.
Provisioning
Zero-touch secure deployment with no factory key injection required.
Relevant certifications
Standards aligned to this industry
PSA Certified
Platform Security Architecture for IoT
SESIP
Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms
IEC 62443
Industrial automation and control systems security
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