Physical Unclonable Function (PUF)

Synopsys is the world’s leading provider of security IP for embedded systems based on physical unclonable function (PUF) technology. The technology provides an additional level of hardware security by utilizing the inherent uniqueness of each and every silicon chip. The IP can be delivered as IP or software and applied easily to almost any chip – from tiny microcontrollers to high-performance FPGAs – and at any stage of a product’s lifecycle. It is an important component for a hardware root of trust to validate payment systems, secure connectivity, authenticate sensors, and protect sensitive government and aerospace data and systems.

Synopsys PUF IP has been deployed and proven in over a billion devices certified by EMVCo, Visa, CC EAL6+, PSA, ioXt, and governments across the globe. Our secure and robust PUF technology generates unique identifiers (IDs) and cryptographic keys, seamlessly enabling the highest level of security in the most cost-effective way. Identifiers and keys extracted from a PUF cannot be cloned, guessed, stolen, or shared, and keys don’t remain stored on the system, providing the highest level of protection.

SRAM PUF technology is leveraged for the latest Synopsys Secure Storage Solution where it is combined with Synopsys OTP NVM IP and industry-standard cryptography. This solution provides robust, hardware-based security for sensitive data, code, and keys stored in OTP memory, and it seamless integrates into semiconductor designs, including the latest advanced nodes.