xQlave® ML-KEM (Kyber)
– Key encapsulation mechanism

The xQlave® ML-KEM (Kyber) Key Encapsulation Mechanism IP core provides quantum-resistant key exchange, offering a secure solution against the growing threat posed by quantum computing.

Pure hardware design, based on standards and decades of cryptographic expertise.

xQlave® ML-KEM (Kyber) Key Encapsulation Mechanism IP core provides quantum-resistant key exchange, offering a secure solution against the growing threat posed by quantum computing. As a member of the xQlave® Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) product family, this IP core is designed to meet the security standards set by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ensuring that your systems are equipped to handle the cryptographic challenges of the future. The xQlave® ML-KEM PQC solution combines high performance with minimal resource usage, making it an ideal choice for secure, scalable, and efficient key exchange.

Quantum-resilient network and data security for...

Cryptographic key exchange

Secure communications

Secure data storage and transmission

Quantum-resistant cryptographic protocols

Key features

  • Quantum-resistant key exchange for future-proof security

  • Compliant with NIST standard for ML-KEM algorithm

  • Pure RTL without hidden CPU or software components

  • Optimised architecture with constant-time execution

  • Easy system integration with 64-bit interface

  • Vendor agnostic FPGA/ASIC implementation

Technical specifications

The ML-KEM (Kyber) Key Encapsulation Mechanism IP core, part of the xQlave® PQC family, is a powerful solution for secure key exchange and it is designed to withstand attacks from quantum computers.

Balanced ML-KEM IP core

Product code: XIP6110B

  • Supports all security levels with Kyber-512, Kyber-768, and Kyber-1024
  • Minimal resource requirement (less than 10 kLUT)
  • Fast performance with thousands of operations/sec
High-level block diagram of Xiphera's xQlave® ML-KEM (CRYSTALS-Kyber) IP core.

Find more technical details, including FPGA resources & peak performance as well as ordering instructions, from the product brief. 

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We offer a selection of our cryptographic IP cores for leading global as well as innovative growing FPGA companies. Visit our partner pages to learn about the detailed product information for our technology partners.