Recently, the focus on semiconductors, public key infrastructure (PKI) is the set of hardware, software, policies, processes, and procedures required to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and public keys. and SEALSQ, a company that develops and sells post-quantum hardware and software products, announced that it has reached a major milestone in its quantum technology roadmap with simultaneous quantum application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) projects in several countries, including France, India, Spain and the United States. This strategic move underscores SEALSQ's commitment to innovation in the era of quantum computing, with the aim of providing secure and high-performance semiconductor solutions for emerging applications resistant to quantum computing attacks.
An ASIC, or Application-Specific Integrated Circuit, is an integrated circuit that is custom-designed for a specific application. Unlike general-purpose integrated circuits, ASICs are designed and manufactured according to the needs of specific users, the requirements of specific electronic systems. The design principle is to solidify the specific logic function in the chip by optimizing the circuit function, performance, size, power consumption and other aspects in the integrated circuit design process. For example, if an ASIC is designed for an image recognition application, the circuit will be optimized for the data processing flow and computing characteristics in the image recognition algorithm, so that the chip can complete the task more efficiently and quickly when processing image data, while reducing power consumption and cost. Compared with general-purpose chips, ASICs can achieve higher performance and lower energy consumption in specific application scenarios to meet the growing needs of specialization and customization in different industries.
SEALSQ's quantum ASIC is a breakthrough in semiconductor design, integrating post-quantum cryptography algorithms to secure digital infrastructure against potential cyberattacks from quantum computing. As countries and businesses around the world prepare for the era of quantum computing, SEALSQ's proprietary ASICs are delivering significant advantages in key sectors such as telecommunications, automotive, IoT, and defense, improving system efficiency and performance while ensuring information security.
Figure: SEALSQ advances the development of quantum ASICs and accelerates the deployment of quantum technologies
Currently, the global ASIC market demand is exploding, and the market size is predicted to soar from $24.6 billion in 2023 to approximately $41.7 billion in 2030. This is mainly due to the widespread application of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and 5G. SEALSQ's quantum ASICs are expected to capture a significant share of this large market due to their unique security features and efficient processing capabilities, differentiating themselves from traditional microcontrollers and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
At a time when the global semiconductor industry pattern is undergoing profound changes, geopolitical factors have intensified industry competition. Currently, Taiwan dominates the advanced sub-7nm chip manufacturing space, and the semiconductor technology race between China and the United States is heating up. Against this backdrop, SEALSQ's quantum ASIC project is particularly important, as the company is emerging as a central force in securing semiconductor sovereignty and cybersecurity resilience in key industries around the world.
SEALSQ's technical strength in secure semiconductor solutions is not only reflected in performance optimization, but also in the embedding of security functions at the hardware level, such as the use of quantum-resistant cryptography and authentication protocols. These innovations are critical to protecting IoT networks, cloud computing platforms, and AI applications from the security threats posed by quantum computing.
As the quantum technology roadmap accelerates, SEALSQ remains at the forefront of quantum-secure computing. By spearheading the development of quantum ASICs, SEALSQ is committed to redefining industry standards in cybersecurity, product performance, and technological innovation. The company's strategic presence in multiple markets around the world further strengthens its leadership position in the semiconductor industry, and it is well-positioned to meet the challenges brought about by the development of quantum technology and lead the industry into a new era of quantum-secure computing.
