How ESA BIC helped iQrypto advance quantum randomness

ESA BIC Belgium is among the programmes that have supported iQrypto’s development. The connection is part of a wider effort to turn quantum-randomness research into hardware that engineers can evaluate and integrate.

Quantum randomness in practical hardware

Compactness, power and system interfaces matter when a physical entropy source becomes part of a product. iQrypto’s approach uses electron shot noise in standard CMOS silicon, without a light source or optical alignment.

The source is one part of the design. Continuous health tests, enforced operating conditions, entropy assessment and conditioning also belong in the evaluation. Our technology explanation describes that chain and the current evidence behind it.

From evaluation to integration

A developer can start with the VERA evaluation options and then discuss a packaged QRNG chip or an entropy-cell IP integration. These are different engineering paths, so the appropriate next step depends on the intended device and its entropy requirements.

Research support and the work ahead

ESA BIC is part of iQrypto’s support network. Our research and partners page describes the wider programmes and collaborations, including quantum-computing research where relevant.

For an introduction to the physical source, read how the entropy cell works.