Idaho Scientific Selects QuickLogic eFPGA Hard IP to Enable Crypto Agility

Rhea-AI Summary

QuickLogic (NASDAQ: QUIK) announced that Idaho Scientific selected QuickLogic's eFPGA Hard IP to enable crypto‑agile, hardware‑based cryptographic solutions and root of trust capabilities for mobile, IoT, infrastructure, and defense systems.

The eFPGA IP is presented as a way to iterate cryptographic techniques without multiple tapeouts, reducing design risk and cost and accelerating development. QuickLogic says it can deliver fab‑specific Hard IP on a new process node in 4–6 months, with customer variants available in weeks via its Australis IP Generator. The IP is supported by two tool suites: Aurora (open source) and Aurora Pro (integrates Synopsys Synplify).

News Market Reaction

-1.82%

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-1.82% News Effect

On the day this news was published, QUIK declined 1.82%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Publication date: Dec. 2, 2025

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Publication date Dec. 2, 2025 Press release date for Idaho Scientific selection

Market Reality Check

Price: $8.44 Vol: Volume 49,363 is at 0.37x...

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Volume Volume 49,363 is at 0.37x the 20-day average of 134,201, suggesting limited pre-news activity. low

Technical Price $6.41 is trading above the 200-day MA at $5.94, while sitting 52.02% below the 52-week high and 50.47% above the 52-week low.

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 09 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 09	Customer design win	Positive	+1.8%	University of Saskatchewan selects eFPGA Hard IP for rad-tolerant RISC-V MCU.
Dec 02	Customer design win	Positive	-1.8%	Idaho Scientific adopts eFPGA Hard IP for crypto-agile security solutions.
Nov 18	Customer design win	Positive	-1.3%	Chipus chooses eFPGA Hard IP for 12 nm high-performance data center ASIC.
Nov 11	Earnings release	Negative	-0.8%	Q3 2025 revenue drops sharply with widened losses and negative margins.
Nov 06	Marketing/exhibition	Positive	-2.5%	Promotion of export-compliant, space-focused eFPGA IP at Space Tech Expo.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive design-win and marketing news often saw flat to slightly negative 24h moves, while weak earnings saw a modestly negative but aligned reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the last month, QuickLogic has announced multiple eFPGA Hard IP design wins across space, data center, and cryptographic applications, alongside an earnings report showing sharply weaker fundamentals. The Idaho Scientific selection on Dec 02, 2025 fits a pattern of customer wins emphasizing crypto‑agile security and fast IP delivery. Historically, such positive technical/customer news produced small, mixed price reactions, while the negative Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 11, 2025 aligned with a modest share-price decline.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf

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Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-08-14

The company has an active S-3 shelf registration filed on 2025-08-14, currently shown as not effective, with no recorded usage and an expiration on 2028-08-14. This structure provides potential flexibility to raise capital in the future but no offering has been executed under it based on the provided data.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights QuickLogic’s continued penetration of security-focused markets as Idaho...

Analysis

This announcement highlights QuickLogic’s continued penetration of security-focused markets as Idaho Scientific selects its eFPGA Hard IP for crypto‑agile, hardware-based solutions across mobile, IoT, infrastructure, and defense. It follows other recent design wins and marketing efforts around radiation-tolerant and data center applications, contrasted against weak Q3 2025 financials. Investors may watch how such wins translate into revenue, future capital raises under the existing S-3 shelf, and any further insider activity.

Key Terms

efpga, asic, soc, root of trust, +4 more

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efpga technical

"QuickLogic's eFPGA IP as a fast, flexible path to crypto-agile, secure ASIC"

An eFPGA is a programmable block of computer hardware that chip makers can embed inside larger chips so customers can reconfigure certain functions after the chip is manufactured. Think of it as a small patch of hardware that can be reshaped like Lego pieces to add or change features without redesigning the whole chip. For investors, eFPGAs matter because they can increase a chip’s lifespan, add customer value, and create recurring licensing or royalty revenue streams.

asic technical

"path to crypto-agile, secure ASIC and SoC designsSAN JOSE, Calif., Dec."

ASIC is Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator that enforces rules for companies, financial advisers and market operators; think of it as the referee and rulebook keeper for financial activity. It matters to investors because ASIC’s oversight, investigations and enforcement actions affect company credibility, legal risk and market fairness—actions that can change stock prices, investor confidence and the safety of financial products.

soc technical

"path to crypto-agile, secure ASIC and SoC designsSAN JOSE, Calif., Dec."

Standard of care (often abbreviated SOC) is the treatment or management approach that is widely accepted and used by medical professionals for a particular disease or condition. For investors, SOC provides the benchmark against which new therapies, devices, or clinical results are judged—like comparing a new car to the current most popular model; a product that meaningfully outperforms the SOC can win market share and drive revenue, while failure to beat or match it limits commercial potential.

root of trust technical

"leadership in cryptographic solutions, root of trust and secure processing."

A root of trust is a small, tamper-resistant component inside a device or system that serves as the secure anchor for identity and data protection—think of it as a locked safe that holds the master keys and proof that the system is genuine. It matters to investors because a strong root of trust reduces the risk of hacks, supports regulatory compliance and customer confidence, and therefore can protect a product’s value and a company’s reputation.

iot technical

"solutions for mobile, IoT, infrastructure, and defense systems.""Idaho"

The Internet of Things (IoT) describes a network of everyday devices—such as appliances, vehicles, and equipment—that are connected to the internet and can share data automatically. For investors, IoT represents a growing trend that can drive efficiency and innovation across many industries, potentially creating new opportunities for growth and value. Its expansion influences how companies operate and compete in a digitally connected world.

fpga technical

"QuickLogic's eFPGA IP as a fast, flexible path to crypto-agile, secure ASIC"

A field-programmable gate array (FPGA) is a type of computer chip whose internal wiring can be changed after it is made, allowing engineers to program custom hardware functions without designing a new chip. For investors, FPGAs matter because that flexibility lets companies quickly adapt products to new software, standards, or customer needs—like a toolbox that can be rearranged to build different machines—so demand and pricing can shift with trends in data centers, telecommunications, AI, and specialized electronics.

process node technical

"Hard IP on any new process node within four to six months, supporting"

A process node is a measure of how advanced a semiconductor manufacturing technology is, often expressed in nanometers, that indicates the size of features the factory can etch on a chip. Smaller process nodes usually allow faster, more power-efficient and denser chips—think of it like higher-resolution printing that fits more detail into the same space. Investors watch process nodes because they affect product performance, production cost, and a chipmaker’s competitiveness and profit potential.

ip generator technical

"variants can be delivered in just weeks, enabled by QuickLogic's proprietary Australis IP Generator."

An IP generator is an entity, team, or tool that creates intellectual property — original ideas, designs, formulas, software code, or inventions that can be owned, protected, and sold or licensed. For investors, an IP generator matters because these unique, legally protected assets can become recurring revenue sources, create competitive advantage, and increase a company’s value much like a farmer planting seeds that later produce crops to sell.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Showcases QuickLogic's eFPGA IP as a fast, flexible path to crypto-agile, secure ASIC and SoC designs

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP and ruggedized FPGAs, announced today that its eFPGA Hard IP has been selected by Idaho Scientific to strengthen the company's leadership in cryptographic solutions, root of trust and secure processing. The eFPGA IP enables rapid iteration of new cryptographic techniques and security solutions without the need for multiple tapeouts, helping to reduce design risk and cost, accelerate development schedules, and deliver competitive products to market.

"Embedded security has perpetually been a reactive, defense game. Idaho Scientific is flipping the script to deliver a robust cryptographic solution that can adapts faster than external threats," said Dan Herway, Executive Vice President at Idaho Scientific. "Partnering with QuickLogic and leveraging its eFPGA IP allows us to develop forward-leaning, hardware-based cryptographic solutions for mobile, IoT, infrastructure, and defense systems."

"Idaho Scientific has been providing advanced security solutions for over a decade," said Brian Faith, CEO of QuickLogic. "Our partnership with Idaho Scientific demonstrates how eFPGA IP reconfigurability is emerging as a central enabler in developing robust cybersecurity ASIC and SoC solutions."

QuickLogic can deliver eFPGA Hard IP on any new process node within four to six months, supporting applications from high-performance data processing to low-power, battery-operated devices. Once a fab-specific Hard IP is established, customer-specific variants can be delivered in just weeks, enabled by QuickLogic's proprietary Australis IP Generator. QuickLogic eFPGA IP is supported by two FPGA tool suites: Aurora, a 100% open-source version, and Aurora Pro, which integrates Synopsys® Synplify® FPGA Logic Synthesis.

For more information on QuickLogic's eFPGA IP licensing and other solutions, please visit www.quicklogic.com.

About Idaho Scientific
Since January 2015, Idaho Scientific has been dedicated to developing solutions so support the Government secure the critical infrastructure that makes our modern, connected lives possible. For more information, visit www.idahoscientific.com. 

About QuickLogic 
QuickLogic Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in eFPGA Hard IP, discrete FPGAs, and endpoint AI solutions. QuickLogic's unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with open-source tools to deliver highly customizable, low-power solutions for industrial, aerospace, consumer, and computing markets. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com. 

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

 

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FAQ

What did QuickLogic announce about Idaho Scientific and eFPGA IP on December 2, 2025?

QuickLogic said Idaho Scientific selected its eFPGA Hard IP to enable crypto‑agile, hardware cryptographic solutions and root of trust capabilities.

How fast can QuickLogic deliver fab‑specific eFPGA Hard IP for new process nodes (QUIK)?

QuickLogic states it can deliver fab‑specific eFPGA Hard IP on a new process node in 4–6 months.

How quickly can customer‑specific eFPGA variants be delivered according to QuickLogic (QUIK)?

QuickLogic says customer‑specific variants can be delivered in just weeks using its Australis IP Generator.

Which tool suites support QuickLogic eFPGA IP (QUIK)?

QuickLogic eFPGA IP is supported by Aurora (100% open source) and Aurora Pro (integrates Synopsys Synplify).

What benefits did QuickLogic cite for using eFPGA IP in cryptographic ASICs and SoCs (QUIK)?

QuickLogic says eFPGA IP enables rapid iteration of cryptographic techniques without multiple tapeouts, reducing design risk and cost and accelerating schedules.

Which markets did QuickLogic and Idaho Scientific cite for the eFPGA‑enabled security solutions (QUIK)?

They cited applications in mobile, IoT, infrastructure, and defense systems.