Vendor: KiviCore Category: Symmetric Crypto

AES-GCM - Authenticated Encryption and Decryption

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Overview

The KiviCrypt-AES-GCM IP core implements the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in Galois Counter Mode (GCM) as specified in the NIST SP800-38D. AES-GCM is a widely used cryptographic algorithm for Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data (AEAD) purposes, providing both data confidentiality and authenticity. The AES-GCM IP supports key sizes of 128, 192, and 256 bits, with a standard IV length of 96 bits. It can operate either with a pre-expanded key or with an internal key expansion mechanism, which is used by default. Its architecture is optimized for high-speed operation while maintaining a fully synchronous design, making it suitable for both FPGA and ASIC implementations.

Test and Verification

  • NIST test vectors for AES-GCM block cipher mode
  • Extended verification through simulation
  • FPGA integration and implementation tests
  • Unity tests for driver and whole IP Core

Key features

  • NIST SP 800-38D compliant
  • Key size: 128, 192, 256 bits
  • IV length: 96 bits
  • Works with pre-expanded key or internal key expansion (default)
  • Optional with DMA engine
  • Optional AMBA® AXI4-Lite
  • Fully synchronous design
  • Optional HAL and software driver (C-code, platform independent)
  • For any FPGA and ASIC

Applications

The AES-GCM IP core offers a versatile solution for authenticated encryption and decryption:

  • Secure communication: IPsec, TLS, MACsec
  • High-speed data paths: Protecting data streams between FPGA, CPU, and peripherals
  • Firmware updates: Ensuring confidentiality and integrity of update packages
  • Secure storage: Encrypting and authenticating data in flash or external memory
  • Internal bus protection: Securing data transfers within SoCs and FPGA designs

What’s Included?

  • SystemVerilog RTL source code or targeted FPGA netlist
  • Testbenches
  • Integration examples
  • Simulation and synthesis scripts
  • Optional Software HAL & driver source code
  • Optional Software example
  • Documentation

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Specifications

Identity

Part Number
KiviCrypt-AES-GCM
Vendor
KiviCore
Type
Silicon IP

Security

Crypto Algorithm
AES

Variants in this family

Part Number Short Description
KiviCrypt-AES-GCM-Fast AES-GCM Authenticated Encryption and Decryption
KiviCrypt-AES-GCM-HighSpeed AES-GCM - Authenticated Encryption and Decryption

Provider

KiviCore
HQ: Germany
KiviCore is an IP core and solution provider. Based on industry standards, KiviCore offers cyber secure and quantum safe IP cores and hardware/software solutions. Additionally, those can be tailored to specific needs of our customers. We place great emphasis on intensive customer support and guarantee customization to ensure that our solutions perfectly match your requirements. Target applications span a wide range, including Message Authentication Codes (MAC), IPsec and TLS/SSL protocol engines, secure boot engines, encrypted data storage, e-commerce platforms, financial transaction systems, blockchain, or pseudo random bit generation.
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