Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the launch of a new quantum-secure 64-bit microprocessor that, unlike traditional MPUs, is expected to address the unique requirements of intelligent edge design.

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) today announced the introduction of its PIC64HX family of microprocessors (MPUs) to address the growing demand for reliable embedded solutions that enable designers to build integrated systems.

Unlike conventional MPUs, the PIC64HX is custom designed to meet the unique requirements of intelligent edge designs.

The latest member of Microchip’s 64-bit portfolio, the PIC64HX, is a high-performance, multicore 64-bit RISC-V® MPU designed for advanced artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) processing, integrated precision time networking (TSN), Ethernet connectivity and post-quantum-enabled, defense-grade security.

Additionally, PIC64HX MPUs are specifically designed to provide comprehensive fault tolerance, resiliency, scalability, and power efficiency.

Maher Fahmi, vice president of Microchip’s communications business unit, said:“The PIC64HX MPU is a groundbreaking product that delivers multiple advanced capabilities in a single solution,” he said. “It also integrates TSN Ethernet switching capabilities into the MPU, enabling developers to combine standard networking connectivity with compute in a standardized way, simplifying system design, reducing system cost and accelerating time to market.”

The integrated Ethernet switch includes TSN capabilities supporting important emerging standards: the IEEE P802.1DP TSN standard for onboard Ethernet communications in aerospace, the IEEE P802.1DG TSN standard for automotive in-vehicle Ethernet communications, and the IEEE/IEC 60802 TSN standard for industrial automation.

The SiFive Intelligence™ X280, eight 64-bit RISC-V CPU cores with vector extensions, enables high-performance computing for mixed-criticality systems, virtualization, and vector processing, accelerating AI workloads.

PIC64HX MPUs allow system developers to deploy cores in a variety of ways, enabling SMP or AMP, dual-core lockstep operation, and support for the WorldGuard hardware architecture enables hardware-based isolation and partitioning.