X FAB Silicon Foundries : SandGrain Launches Secure IoT Solution Based on X-FAB’s Proven 180 nm Foundry Technology

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Technology collaboration enables first-time-right success and fast time-to-market for SandGrain's unique CyberRock solution in a European ecosystem Eindhoven, Netherlands and Tessenderlo-Ham, Belgium - 24 February 2026 SandGrain, a pioneer in secure authentication platforms for connected electronics networks, and X-FAB, the leading analog/mixed-signal and specialty foundry, today announced their successful technology collaboration for the development and manufacturing of the CyberRock SGT1001 Token. This development marks a first-time-right success, leveraging X-FAB's customized 180nm XP018 platform to deliver a secure, traceable European ecosystem that protects IoT devices against hacking, in alignment with the upcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), set to become mandatory on December 11, 2027. The CyberRock SGT1001 Token is the vital trust anchor of SandGrain's hybrid CyberRock solution. By combining secure silicon tokens with a robust SaaS cloud platform powered by uniquely secure HSMs, SandGrain's flagship solution, CyberRock, delivers end-to-end, streamlined provisioning and certificate-free, post-quantum ready protection for connected devices. This unique hardware-software integration positions SandGrain at the forefront of scalable and standards-compliant IoT security. Designed to address the growing security challenges in industrial IoT and critical infrastructure worldwide, the integration of SandGrain's innovative authentication technology with X-FAB's robust manufacturing capabilities enables fast time-to-market while ensuring compliance for next-generation automotive markets. The XP018 platform is a modular 180nm high-voltage CMOS technology supporting an extended temperature range from -40 to 175°C. It offers a broad device portfolio, including high-gain bipolar components, capacitors, and a comprehensive suite of design IP, such as automotive-grade non-volatile memory solutions. This technology modularity, device, and IP availability, along with the possibility for customization, make it ideal for cost-sensitive industrial and medical applications. This announcement builds on SandGrain's recent €13.5 million Series A funding round (announced December 9, 2025), highlighting the emphasis on European supply chain sovereignty amid rising cyber threats, the relentless drive of innovation, and quick execution to market. Reliability tests have bee...

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