Lattice Semi Unveils First Quantum-Resistant FPGA Chip
New MachXO5-NX TDQ family features Post-Quantum Cryptography to defend critical infrastructure against future cyber threats.
Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC) today announced the launch of a new programmable chip family designed to protect electronic systems from the looming threat of quantum computing-based cyberattacks. The company unveiled its MachXO5-NX TDQ family, describing it as the industry's first secure control FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) with full support for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
The development positions Lattice at the forefront of a critical shift in cybersecurity. As quantum computers become more powerful, they are expected to gain the ability to break current encryption standards, rendering vast amounts of secured data vulnerable. This has led to a proactive global effort, championed by institutions like the , to develop new cryptographic algorithms that can withstand attacks from both classical and quantum computers.
Lattice's new FPGAs directly address this challenge. According to the , the MachXO5-NX TDQ family future-proofs systems by integrating PQC algorithms, providing a hardware-based solution to safeguard critical data and infrastructure. The chips are designed to be compliant with the NSA's stringent CNSA 2.0 standards, a framework developed to secure U.S. National Security Systems against quantum threats.
The strategic importance of this technology is significant. It addresses the 'harvest now, decrypt later' threat, where adversaries collect encrypted data today with the intention of breaking it once quantum computers are viable. By implementing PQC at the hardware level, Lattice aims to provide long-term security for sectors like government, finance, and telecommunications.
Lattice confirmed that the new devices are already shipping to key customers, signaling early market adoption and a first-mover advantage in the nascent PQC hardware space. This launch places the company in a strong competitive position as industries begin the essential transition to quantum-resistant security solutions to protect their digital futures.