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C-DOT Unveils 14 Indigenous Quantum Products
On its 43rd Foundation Day, C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum products covering Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). C-DOT functions under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, and the products provide for strengthening security of India’s communication networks.
14 Indigenous Quantum Products (QKD and PQC):
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | C-DOT is the Centre for Development of Telematics under DoT, Ministry of Communications. |
| QKD product: Q-AKSHAY CD | Q-AKSHAY CD comprises a compact, fibre-based QKD system based on Coherent One Way (COW) and Differential Phase Shift (DPS) protocols in a compact 1U size, and it enables secure quantum key generation and distribution over fibre networks. |
| QKD product: Q-AKSHAY MD | Q-AKSHAY MD comprises a fibre-based QKD system based on the Measurement Device Independent (MDI) protocol, and it provides enhanced security against vulnerabilities associated with measurement devices. |
| QKD product: C-SPD | C-SPD comprises a Single-Photon Detector used as a critical sub-module in quantum communication systems. |
| QKD product: C-RD | C-RD comprises a wideband RF driver designed to drive intensity and phase modulators used in quantum communication systems, and it serves as a critical sub-module for high-performance quantum communication applications. |
| PQC device: Q-SETU | Q-SETU comprises a quantum-safe encryptor for Layer 3 communications with throughput up to 80 Mbps, and it incorporates NIST PQC algorithms. |
| PQC device: Q-MAHASETU | Q-MAHASETU comprises a commercial-grade quantum-safe encryptor supporting Layer 2/3 networks with throughput up to 40 Gbps, and it uses NIST PQC algorithms. |
| PQC device: Q-VIKRAM | Q-VIKRAM comprises a defence-grade quantum-safe encryptor for Layer 2/3 networks with throughput up to 1 Gbps, and it incorporates NIST PQC algorithms. |
| PQC device: Q-AMOGH | Q-AMOGH comprises a quantum-safe optical encryptor at Layer 1 with throughput up to 200 Gbps, and it is based on NIST PQC algorithms. |
| PQC device: Q-DARSHAN | Q-DARSHAN comprises a quantum-safe video IP phone incorporating NIST PQC algorithms to protect voice and video communications. |
| PQC device: Q-VACHAN | Q-VACHAN comprises a quantum-safe in-line node for IP phones using NIST PQC algorithms, and it can upgrade existing IP phones with quantum security. |
| PQC solution: Q-RAQSHAK | Q-RAQSHAK comprises a quantum-safe enterprise network solution incorporating NIST PQC algorithms to protect enterprise communications and network infrastructure. |
| PQC solution: Q-VAAYU | Q-VAAYU comprises a quantum-safe wireless point-to-point network solution using NIST PQC algorithms to secure wireless communication links. |
| PQC device: Q-VAJRA1000 | Q-VAJRA1000 comprises a quantum-safe access node that can support technologies such as GPON and wireless radios to integrate quantum-safe protection into existing network infrastructure. |
| PQC device: Q-PARAKRAM | Q-PARAKRAM comprises a defence-grade quantum-safe encryptor for Layer 2/3 networks with throughput up to 1 Gbps, and it incorporates NIST PQC algorithms and proprietary algorithms. |
| Linkages mentioned | These efforts support the objectives of the National Quantum Mission, Digital India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat. |