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Texplained

Texplained is a prominent entity in the semiconductor IP industry, specializing in reverse engineering and security solutions for integrated circuits (ICs). Situated in the leading-edge International Technopole in Sophia Antipolis, France, the company boasts a wide range of expertise that spans across various phases of IC lifecycle from design to evaluation and protection. Their robust methodologies and leading technologies provide critical insights into chip architectures, offering comprehensive solutions that ensure hardware security amid the increasing complexity of semiconductor devices. The company is proficient in both forensic analysis and hardware exploration, making it a key player in the detection and prevention of hardware backdoors and evaluating ICs' resilience against potential threats. Texplained's services notably include thorough explorations for IP infringement investigations, anti-counterfeiting measures, and management of IC obsolescence, offering a full spectrum of security evaluations and solutions. In addition to their cutting-edge hardware security approaches, Texplained is deeply engaged in major European projects like EXFILES and ORSHIN. These initiatives underscore their commitment to advancing semiconductor security through open-source methodologies and forensic capabilities, paving the way for a secure IoT environment. This focus is further evidenced in their educational outreach, which includes training programs and summer schools aimed at cultivating the next generation of hardware security professionals. Read more

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ChipJuice

ChipJuice is a sophisticated tool designed for reverse engineering of integrated circuits (ICs), which plays a vital role in digital forensics and hardware security assessments. The tool allows users to delve into the internal architecture of digital cores, analyzing and extracting detailed layouts such as netlists and HDL files from electronic images of chips. Aimed at providing comprehensive insights, ChipJuice supports a range of applications from security assessments to technological intelligence and digital IP infringement investigations. Engineered for ease of use, ChipJuice is user-friendly and integrates advanced algorithms enabling high-performance processing on standard developer machines. Its design caters to various IC types—microcontrollers, microprocessors, FPGAs, SoCs—regardless of their architecture, size, or materials (like Aluminum or Copper). ChipJuice's versatility allows users to handle both complex and standard ICs, making it a go-to resource for laboratories, researchers, and governmental entities involved in security evaluations. One standout feature of ChipJuice is the "Automated Standard Cell Research," wherein once a standard cell is identified, its occurrences are automatically cataloged and can be quickly reused for studying other chips. This systematizes the reverse engineering workflow, significantly speeding up the analysis by building upon past examinations. ChipJuice epitomizes Texplained's commitment to simplifying the complexities of hardware exploration, delivering precise and actionable insights into the ICs' security framework.

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AMBA AHB / APB/ AXI, NVM Express, Processor Core Independent

NVM Defender

NVM Defender is crafted to bolster the protection of non-volatile memory on integrated circuits against unauthorized access and data breaches. With a cutting-edge architecture, this product secures sensitive information stored within ICs, employing robust measures to counter invasive and non-invasive attack vectors. NVM Defender is pivotal in environments where data integrity and confidentiality are paramount, ensuring that sensitive data remains shielded from potential threats. The technology integrates seamlessly with various IC designs, providing a comprehensive security layer without affecting the performance of the primary device functions. It is engineered to withstand sophisticated threats, capturing and neutralizing attempts to access or alter stored data illicitly. Industries reliant on secure data transfer and storage leverage this product to maintain high levels of security across their hardware. Designed with adaptability in mind, NVM Defender can be implemented across different industries, offering scalable security solutions tailored to the specific demands of various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics.

Cryptography Cores, Cryptography Software Library, Embedded Security Modules, Platform Security