RISC-V Architecture

RISC-V PQC Processor

A 5-stage in-order processor with custom post-quantum cryptography instruction extensions. Purpose-built to drive quantum-safe SoC platforms with dual bus masters, hardware debug, and machine-mode interrupt handling for security-critical embedded applications.

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5-Stage Pipeline

Classic 5-stage in-order pipeline (Fetch, Decode, Execute, Memory, Writeback) with RV32IMC base instruction set support. Integer, multiply/divide, and compressed instruction extensions for compact, efficient code execution.

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PQC Extensions

Custom instruction extensions for post-quantum cryptography acceleration. Dedicated opcodes for polynomial arithmetic, hash operations, and key management — dramatically improving PQC software performance on the processor.

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Hardware Debug

Full hardware debug interface compliant with RISC-V Debug Specification. Supports breakpoints, single-stepping, register inspection, and memory access for efficient development and in-field diagnostics.

Processor Capabilities

  • RV32IMC base instruction set: Integer, Multiply/Divide, and Compressed extensions
  • Custom PQC instruction extensions for accelerated lattice and hash operations
  • Dual bus masters for separate instruction and data access (Harvard-style)
  • Hardware debug interface for breakpoints, stepping, and register inspection
  • Machine-mode interrupts with configurable priority and vectored handling
  • 5-stage in-order pipeline with hazard detection and forwarding
  • Hardware multiplier and divider for integer arithmetic
  • Compressed instruction support for reduced code density
  • Standard bus interface for SoC integration

Security Features

  • Custom PQC opcodes for constant-time polynomial operations
  • Hardware-assisted key management primitives
  • Secure boot support through trusted ROM execution
  • Machine-mode privilege for isolated security operations

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ArchitectureRISC-V RV32IMC
Pipeline5-stage in-order
ExtensionsCustom PQC instructions
Bus Masters2 (Instruction + Data)
DebugRISC-V Debug Specification compliant
InterruptsMachine-mode, vectored
Multiply/DivideHardware M-extension
Target Frequency80 MHz

Target Applications

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Quantum-Safe Embedded Systems
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IoT Security Controllers
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Defense & Aerospace
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Automotive Security
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Critical Infrastructure
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Telecom Equipment

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