Intrinsic ID
Acquired3 known investors
Synopsys provides security intellectual property based on physical unclonable function (PUF) technology that generates unique identifiers and cryptographic keys for embedded systems and semiconductor devices. The technology secures hardware at the silicon level for applications including payment systems, IoT devices, aerospace, and government systems.
Also known as QuiddiKey · Synopsys PUF IP · Zign
Investors · 3
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Intrinsic ID develops security intellectual property (IP) for embedded systems based on physical unclonable function (PUF) technology, which derives unique identifiers and cryptographic keys from the inherent physical uniqueness of each individual silicon chip. Because the keys are extracted from silicon characteristics rather than stored on the device, they cannot be cloned, guessed, stolen, or shared. The technology can be delivered either as hardware IP or as software and can be applied to a wide range of devices, from small microcontrollers to high-performance FPGAs, and at various stages of a product's lifecycle. It serves as a component of a hardware root of trust for validating payment systems, securing connectivity, authenticating sensors, and protecting sensitive government and aerospace data and systems.
The product line, now marketed under the Synopsys brand, includes PUF Base and PUF Premium (formerly QuiddiKey), software versions of PUF Base/Premium (formerly Zign), PUF FPGA-X Base/Premium for AMD/Xilinx FPGAs, and PUF FPGA-A Premium for Altera FPGAs. SRAM PUF technology also underpins a Secure Storage Solution that combines the PUF with OTP NVM IP and industry-standard cryptography to protect data, code, and keys held in OTP memory, including on advanced process nodes. Documented use cases include key vaults, device-to-host authentication, edge-to-cloud IoT security, just-in-time key management, firmware and IP protection, and soft SKUs.
Business model
Licenses security IP blocks and software to semiconductor companies and system designers for integration into chips and FPGA designs.
Traction
The PUF IP is described as deployed and proven in more than one billion devices, with certifications including EMVCo, Visa, Common Criteria EAL6+, PSA, ioXt, and approvals from governments worldwide. An industry-first certified automotive-grade PUF is also cited.
Latest developments
Recent product materials highlight an automotive-grade certified PUF and a Secure Storage Solution for OTP IP aimed at AI, HPC, IoT, aerospace and defense, and automotive SoCs.
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Market position
Positioned as the leading provider of security IP for embedded systems based on PUF technology, with the IP portfolio now offered under the Synopsys brand.
Technology
SRAM PUF technology extracts device-unique identifiers and cryptographic keys from the inherent physical variation of silicon, so that keys are not stored on the system. It is available as hardware IP or software, is applicable from microcontrollers to high-performance FPGAs, can be added at different points in a product lifecycle, and is positioned as compatible with post-quantum requirements. It is combined with OTP NVM IP and standard cryptography in a secure storage solution for sensitive data, code, and keys.
Go-to-market
Semiconductor and system designers in automotive, aerospace and government/defense, medical, chiplets, embedded microcontrollers, industrial IoT, and sensor markets.
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Key figures
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Intrinsic ID do?
- Provider of PUF-based security IP for embedded systems, now offered as part of the Synopsys IP portfolio.
- Who are Intrinsic ID's investors?
- Intrinsic ID's investors include Bosch Ventures, Prime Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital.