EnSilica will integrate the CPU into its quantum-resistant, commercially available processor device (COTS). This chip will be widely available through standard distribution channels.
The new COTS device is designed for deployment at the cyber-physical edge, where next-generation security is paramount. For use in the defense, industrial, automotive, and aerospace markets, these systems must achieve the highest levels of resilience. CHERI provides a game-changer in security by deterministically eliminating memory security vulnerabilities that are so common in networked devices and by enabling granular and effective software compartmentalization.
Codasip, a leading provider of commercial CHERI-RISC-V processors, is a founding member of the CHERI Alliance. The company's engineers have played a pivotal role in defining the CHERI-RISC-V specification and creating a wide range of commercial embedded cores, receiving numerous awards for this work.
Dr. Ron Black, CEO of Codasip, stated, “Our strategic partnership with EnSilica is already gaining momentum as we work together to unlock the full potential of our next-generation 32-bit and 64-bit CHERI-RISC-V CPUs. This first commercial partnership with EnSilica around our embedded CHERI-RISC-V processor marks an exciting milestone. CHERI is a revolutionary technology and offers tremendous potential for pursuing new business opportunities in the future.”
Ian Lankshear, CEO of EnSilica, added: “The partnership with Codasip allows us to incorporate CHERI-enabled commercial-grade security into our next-generation secure and quantum-resistant microcontroller. This collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver functionally secure and cyber-resistant silicon for long-lifecycle applications that demand the highest levels of trust and assurance.”
