Jmem Tek, a leader in hardware security and post-quantum cryptography for IoT devices, and Andes Technology, a leading provider of energy-efficient 32/64-bit RISC-V processor intellectual property (IP) and a Founding Premier member of RISC-V International, today announced a global partnership. Jmem Tek also joined the AndeSentry™ security collaborative framework, which offers a range of security solutions for Andes RISC-V processors, designed to mitigate threats from both cyber and physical attacks.

The resulting chip, integrating Jmem Tek’s PUF-based security chip with Andes’ efficient N25F RISC-V processor and Jmem Tek’s comprehensive hardware security module IP, is the world’s first NIST post-quantum cryptographic algorithm chip based on RISC-V. This collaboration offers customers a robust cybersecurity solution safeguarding against future quantum computing threats.

Independently verified as resilient against known cyberattacks, Jmem Tek’s PUF (Physical Unclonable Function) technology generates unique, uncounterfeitable identities and cryptographic keys on demand within microcontrollers and ASICs. These form a root-of-trust for IoT devices and edge nodes, eliminating the need for key injection and secure storage, aligning perfectly with the RISC-V architecture’s security model.

Jmem Tek’s hardware security module IP integrates seamlessly with the AndeSentry™ framework, enabling secure provisioning, automated cloud onboarding, security monitoring, and key lifecycle management. This allows customers to securely connect numerous IoT devices to servers using cryptographic APIs with minimal effort.

Jmem Tek CEO John Chang stated, “Our partnership with Andes Technology, a key player in the RISC-V ecosystem, is crucial. RISC-V processors are foundational to the next generation of IoT devices, and our security solution ensures data protection against emerging threats, advancing secure computing.”

Andes Technology President and CTO Dr. Charlie Su added, “As the cyber threat landscape evolves, cutting-edge processors need equally advanced security. Jmem Tek’s PUF-based security technology is a valuable addition to our AndeSentry™ framework, enhancing the security solutions we offer our RISC-V customers.”

About Jmem Tek

Jmem Tek is a leading developer of hardware security IP and ICs, specializing in post-quantum cryptography and PUF-based technologies. Their solutions protect sensitive data across various sectors, including IoT, AIoT, and automotive electronics, ensuring data security for the quantum era and beyond.

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About Andes Technology

As a Founding Premier member of RISC-V International and a leader in commercial CPU IP, Andes Technology (; ; ) is driving global RISC-V adoption. Andes’ extensive RISC-V Processor IP portfolio ranges from highly efficient 32-bit CPUs to high-performance 64-bit Out-of-Order multiprocessor coherent clusters. 

With advanced vector processing, DSP capabilities, the powerful Andes Automated Custom Extension (ACE) framework, end-to-end AI hardware/software stack, ISO 26262 certification with full compliance, and a robust software ecosystem, Andes maximizes the potential of RISC-V, empowering customers to accelerate innovation across AI, automotive, communications, consumer electronics, data centers, and mobile devices.  Over 15 billion Andes-powered SoCs are driving innovations globally.

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