IONION designs and licenses customizable RISC-V processor IP cores for high-end systems. Their patented technology focuses on hardware security and optimized performance, providing semiconductor solutions for various applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Modern systems require processors that offer both high performance and robust security, especially in critical applications like aerospace, automotive, and infrastructure. Traditional processor designs often struggle to provide adequate protection against hardware-level vulnerabilities and cyber threats, leading to potential system compromises.
Solution
IONION designs and licenses customizable RISC-V processor IP cores that integrate patented hardware security features and optimized performance for high-end systems. Their flagship product, the Kairos Core, incorporates cryptographic accelerators, a secure boot process, and a radiation-hardened design, ensuring secure and efficient operation even in demanding environments. IONION's solutions cater to diverse applications, including space, farming, railway, IoT, automotive, aerospace, critical infrastructure, and marine, providing secure and reliable data processing and connectivity. The company also offers Electronic Control Units (ECUs) like Prometheus and Poseidon, built on the Kairos core, tailored for space and maritime deployments, respectively, featuring extensive connectivity options and AI capabilities.
Target Audience
IONION's primary customers include semiconductor manufacturers, system integrators, and OEMs serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, IoT, and critical infrastructure, who require secure, high-performance processor solutions.
Features
- Customizable RISC-V processor IP cores tailored for specific application needs
- Patented hardware security features to mitigate hardware-level vulnerabilities
- Cryptographic accelerators for enhanced data protection and secure communication
- Optimized memory model for efficient operation in resource-constrained environments
- Network-on-Chip architecture for high-bandwidth, low-latency communication
- Radiation-hardened design for reliable performance in space and aerospace applications
- Secure boot technology to prevent unauthorized code execution
- Electronic Control Units (ECUs) with Ethernet, fiber optics, and AI capabilities for space and maritime environments