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EigenQ vs NXP

EigenQ sells PQC+™, which brings trust capabilities from entropy to identity to execution together in a hardware-anchored architecture. NXP sells applications processors, wireless microcontrollers and security technology, including the EdgeLock Secure Enclave. CISO Tribune files both under Firmware and device supply chain security. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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  • EigenQ
  • NXP
EigenQ vs NXP: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
EigenQEigenQ sells PQC+™, which brings trust capabilities from entropy to identity to execution together in a hardware-anchored architecture.eigenq.comNXPNXP sells applications processors, wireless microcontrollers and security technology, including the EdgeLock Secure Enclave.nxp.com
What it sells
  • PQC+™[1][2][3]A PCIe or M.2 card that adds hybrid post-quantum cryptography, quantum-generated entropy, hardware-rooted device identity and crypto agility to servers already in use.
  • EdgeLock Assurance[1][4]A program designed to meet industry standards that follows NXP's security-by-design approach.
  • EdgeLock 2GO[5][6]Platform security with provisioning and lifecycle management.
  • i.MX 95[3]An applications processor family for aerospace, automotive edge, commercial IoT, industrial, medical and network platforms.
  • RW612[5]A tri-radio wireless MCU with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 / 802.15.4 radios.
  • S32N5[7]A real-time super-integration processor for central vehicle controllers in software-defined vehicle architectures.
  • IW693[8]A Wi-Fi 6/6E device enabling concurrent dual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth/Bluetooth low energy operation.
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Headquarters
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Named customers
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Recent news
  • July 6, 2026EigenQ announced platform capabilities for preparing deployed Intel Xeon processor-based systems for CNSA 2.0-aligned post-quantum migration requirements.[4]
  • February 2, 2026NXP's MEMS sensor product portfolio was transferred to STMicroelectronics, effective February 2, 2026.[11]
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  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen November 10, 2026[12]
Who it fits
CNSA 2.0-aligned, hardware-rooted protection is offered for systems already in service, through the contract vehicles customers use. Federal, state and local procurement is available through GSA and SLED contract paths, alongside the reseller and integrator ecosystem. PQC+™ is offered as a drop-in for HPE ProLiant and other servers, bought through the channels customers already use. The offer covers strengthening what is running today, with cryptography updated later without new hardware.From its own pages, NXP sells products for use in aerospace, automotive edge, commercial IoT, industrial, medical and network platforms. NXP's S32N5 processor is designed for central vehicle controllers in software-defined vehicle architectures. NXP's RW612 wireless MCU is designed for connected smart home devices, enterprise and industrial automation, smart accessories and smart energy. NXP's MIFARE DESFire EV3 is aimed at contactless Smart City services. NXP's i.MX 8M Mini family may be used in any general purpose industrial and IoT application.
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November 3, 2026October 23, 2026

Where they overlap

  • EigenQ and NXP are both filed under Firmware and device supply chain security.

Where they differ, field by field

  • EigenQ's primary category is Post-quantum cryptography; NXP's is Firmware and device supply chain security.
  • EigenQ is also filed under Machine identity and PKI and Encryption, tokenization and key management.
  • EigenQ lists PQC+™. NXP lists EdgeLock Assurance, EdgeLock 2GO, i.MX 95, RW612, S32N5 and 1 more.

What it sells: NXP

What EdgeLock Assurance does[1][4]
The i.MX 8M Mini is part of the EdgeLock Assurance program. EdgeLock Assurance is designed to meet industry standards and follows NXP's security-by-design approach.
What i.MX 95 does[3]
The i.MX 95 family pairs the EdgeLock Secure Enclave (Advanced Profile) with EdgeLock Accelerator (V2X) including Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC). The i.MX 95 family has functional safety support under IEC61508 (SIL 2) for industrial use and ISO26262 (ASIL B) for automotive use.
What RW612 does[5]
The RW612 is designed for connected smart home devices, enterprise and industrial automation, smart accessories and smart energy. The RW612 MCU subsystem includes a 260 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 core with Trustzone-M and 1.2 MB on-chip SRAM. The integrated EdgeLock Secure Enclave (Core Profile) offers secure boot, secure debug, secure firmware updates and secure life cycle management.
What S32N5 does[7]
The S32N5 combines real-time processing, an integrated Hardware Security Engine (HSE), a multiport TSN Ethernet switch, automotive communication interfaces, and hardware isolation and virtualization technologies. The S32N5 includes 16x split-lock Arm Cortex-R52 cores operating at up to 1.2 GHz. The SDK for the S32N5 brings together software components, validated configurations, tools and reference integrations.
What IW693 does[8]
The IW693 integrates NXP's Edgelock technology, and its embedded security subsystem supports hardware crypto accelerated secure boot, key management firmware authentication, secure life cycle management and antirollback protection. The IW693 integrates dedicated CPUs and memories for both the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth subsystems.

Questions about EigenQ and NXP

What do EigenQ and NXP sell?
EigenQ sells PQC+™. NXP sells EdgeLock Assurance, EdgeLock 2GO, i.MX 95, RW612, S32N5 and 1 more.
Are EigenQ and NXP in the same category?
They share Firmware and device supply chain security. EigenQ's primary category is Post-quantum cryptography and NXP's is Firmware and device supply chain security.
Who are EigenQ and NXP sold to?
CNSA 2.0-aligned, hardware-rooted protection is offered for systems already in service, through the contract vehicles customers use. From its own pages, NXP sells products for use in aerospace, automotive edge, commercial IoT, industrial, medical and network platforms.
What have EigenQ and NXP announced recently?
July 6, 2026: EigenQ announced platform capabilities for preparing deployed Intel Xeon processor-based systems for CNSA 2.0-aligned post-quantum migration requirements. February 2, 2026: NXP's MEMS sensor product portfolio was transferred to STMicroelectronics, effective February 2, 2026.

About EigenQ

EigenQ sells PQC+™, which brings trust capabilities from entropy to identity to execution together in a hardware-anchored architecture. EigenQ is designed to establish trust at the foundational layers of computing.[2]

Quantum computing and AI are changing the requirements for security, trust and communications. Organizations need to prepare for that transition without abandoning the technology, infrastructure and trusted relationships they depend on today. From January 1, 2027, new National Security System acquisitions must support CNSA 2.0.[2]

PQC+™ is added to the servers customers already run, in PCIe or M.2. Hybrid post-quantum cryptography, quantum entropy, hardware-rooted trust and crypto agility are built into the servers and systems customers already run. Hardware-rooted identity and attestation confirm a device before it joins. ML-KEM and ML-DSA are NIST post-quantum algorithms. Quantum entropy provides stronger keys, and crypto agility allows algorithms to be updated.[1]

PQC+™ is offered as a drop-in for HPE ProLiant and other servers, bought through the channels customers already use. EigenQ states that its post-quantum algorithms and quantum-entropy DRBG hold NIST Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program certificates. Federal, state and local procurement is available through GSA and SLED contract paths, alongside the reseller and integrator ecosystem.

CNSA 2.0-aligned, hardware-rooted protection is offered for systems already in service, through the contract vehicles customers use. Hardware-backed keys, trusted identity and crypto agility are offered to protect transactions and customer data.

EigenQ brings together quantum research, cryptography, mathematics, algorithms, hardware and systems engineering. EigenQ combines technology development with an ecosystem-driven path to deployment. EigenQ starts with deployable quantum-ready security and trusted infrastructure today, while building toward broader capabilities across quantum communications, networking and computing.[1][2]

EigenQ on the record

Sources

EigenQ full record

  1. [1]eigenq.comEigenQ · eigenq.com · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]About EigenQ | Applied Quantum Technology CompanyEigenQ · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]EigenQ | Quantum-Ready Security for the Quantum EraEigenQ · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]EigenQ Announces Post-Quantum Security Readiness Capabilities for Existing In-Field Intel Xeon-Based SystemsPRNewswire · published July 6, 2026 · Tier A

NXP full record

  1. [1]nxp.comNXP Semiconductor · nxp.com · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]About nxp:ABOUT NXPNXP Semiconductor · nxp.com · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]i.MX 95 Applications Processors Family | NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]i.MX 8M Mini | Arm Cortex A53 | Cortex M4 | NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Ultra-Efficient Wi-Fi 6 & BLE 5.4 Tri-Radio MCU RW612 | NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]MCX N94, N54, N53, N52 and N24 MCUs | NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]S32N5 Vehicle Super-Integration Processor | NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]2x2 Dual-Band (5-7 GHz) 1x1 (2.4 GHz) Concurrent Dual Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth Combo Solution | NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]MIFARE DESFire EV3 | Secure Contactless IC | NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]S32V234 Vision Processor | NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]NXP MEMS Sensors Transitioned to STMicroelectronics | NXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors · published February 2, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]NXP Semiconductors Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026Gartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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