Post-quantum direction
Explore hardware support for cryptographic methods designed for a world with quantum-capable adversaries.
Post-quantum hardware research
Quarc
A foundation for the next security era.
A post-quantum secure-element project, exploring hardware-backed cryptography through an FPGA prototype.
FPGA prototype Post-quantum cryptography · FPGA research
ABSTRACT MACHINES / HARDWARE & ENGINEERINGSee how it works
The purpose
The idea behind
Quarc.
Quarc explores a hardware foundation for post-quantum security. The project combines a RISC-V control processor with cryptographic acceleration, moving from software models into FPGA implementation and verification.
This is active hardware research, not a finished secure-element chip. Current work includes FPGA bring-up on BeagleV-Fire, with further platform work planned. We welcome conversations about research, evaluation, and potential integration requirements.
Explore the source on GitHubInside Quarc
A closer look.
Explore the capabilities
and the thinking behind them.
RISC-V control
Combine a programmable control architecture with dedicated cryptographic building blocks.
FPGA-first development
Develop and verify the hardware design on an FPGA platform before progressing towards a physical secure element.
A research collaboration
Evaluate architecture, interfaces, and integration requirements together while the project is in development.
From intent to action
How it works.
A path through Quarc,
one step at a time.
- 01
Model the design
Define the cryptographic operations, processor interfaces, and security requirements.
- 02
Prototype in hardware
Implement and bring up the design on the FPGA evaluation platform.
- 03
Verify and refine
Use the prototype to test behaviour and inform the next stage of hardware development.
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starting point.
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Quarc take you?
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