Pavona: Open-Source Silicon Distribution
Pavona is an open-source silicon distribution initiative aimed at enhancing hardware security through transparency and collaboration. It integrates various analog IP solutions to provide a robust security framework for digital and mixed-signal designs. The initiative is supported by multiple industry leaders who emphasize the importance of open standards and peer-reviewed research in advancing hardware security.
- ▪Pavona aims to strengthen the physical security of digital systems by providing an open ecosystem for analog IP solutions.
- ▪Industry leaders like Agile Analog and ADI highlight the importance of transparency and certification in hardware security.
- ▪The initiative includes contributions from various companies and research institutions to enhance security standards and foster innovation.
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“Analog IP is the critical bridge between the digital security domain and the physical world. Agile Analog’s configurable analog IP, including tamper prevention and tamper detection IP, provides the essential physical security layer to protect Pavona’s digital security stack, strengthening the physical hardware security. We’re excited to bring our process-portable analog capabilities into an open ecosystem with this level of security rigor.”— Chris Morrison, VP of Product Marketing, Agile Analog“ADI’s security foundations give our customers a practical, silicon-ready root of trust anchoring identity, secure boot, and lifecycle protection for the Intelligent Edge.
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