Interview With Tim Morin, Technical Fellow at Microchip Technology Inc. 

Tim Morin, technical fellow at Microchip, discusses the growing importance of security in FPGA design. 

Tim shares how the rise of the Internet and the Internet of Things (IoT) has made security a universal concern, extending far beyond defense applications. He emphasizes the need for a layered security strategy to protect systems against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. 

Tim highlights the challenges posed by emerging technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence, explaining how Microchip is addressing these risks through collaboration and the development of post-quantum cryptography solutions. The conversation also explores how Microchip’s FPGA architectures safeguard critical designs, featuring over 30 anti-tamper flags to detect and respond to potential threats and ensure the authenticity and integrity of sensitive components. 

Throughout the discussion, Tim provides practical guidance for engineers looking to strengthen their FPGA security, emphasizing the importance of integrating protection from the very start of the design process. 

Learn more about Microchip’s secure FPGA solutions here: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/fpgas-and-plds 

Time Stamps 

[00:51 ] – Tim Morin's Background and Role at Microchip 

[01:25 ] – The Evolution of FPGA Security Concerns 

[14:05 ] – Defense Industry's Comprehensive Security Requirements 

[16:08 ] – Preparing for Future Threats: AI and Quantum Computing 

[17:12 ] – Key Principles for Building Secure FPGA Designs 

[18:22 ] – Engineering Advice for Secure FPGA Designs

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Tim Morin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-morin-2695493/  

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