World First: Synopsys MACsec IP Receives ISO/PAS 8800 Certification for Automotive and Physical AI Security
Synopsys MACsec IP sets a new standard for automotive AI safety with ISO/PAS 8800 certification, delivering secure, real-time vehicle data.
Vendor:
Synopsys, Inc.
Category:
MACsec
ASIL B / ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 Compliant 1G-25G MACsec Security Module
Data security for Ethernet-connected devices is growing due to increasing sensitive data, new regulations, and advancements in cl…
Overview
Data security for Ethernet-connected devices is growing due to increasing sensitive data, new regulations, and advancements in cloud, mobile/5G, and automotive technologies. Media Access Control Security (MACsec) is the key Layer 2 protocol protecting network communications from threats like DoS and eavesdropping by establishing secure links.
Synopsys MACsec Security Modules use scalable AES-GCM cryptography to provide confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and replay protection for Ethernet traffic. These modules integrate seamlessly with Synopsys Ethernet MAC & PCS IP, supporting high data rates with low latency. By incorporating Synopsys MACsec Security Modules into Ethernet IP solutions, networking SoC designers can ensure end-to-end security for data in motion between Ethernet-connected devices.
Besides traditional MACsec solutions, Synopsys also offers the first automotive-certified MACsec for both functional safety (ASIL B) and cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434) compliance. This IP variant protects against random and systematic faults, where reliability and fault tolerance are paramount. It meets the stringent safety process and documentation requirements of ISO 26262, with ASIL D level of compliance for systematic faults, the highest safety integrity level for automotive applications.
Synopsys Automotive MACsec IP has been fully certified by SGS-TÜV for SAE/ISO 21434 cybersecurity process and ASIL B compliance.
Key features
- Supports IEEE 802.1AE - MACsec standard
- Supports IEEE 802.1Q – Frame preemption, VLAN in-the-clear
- Extended packet numbering as per IEEE 802.1AEbn standard
- Automotive-compliant: ASIL B / ISO 26262 / ISO 21434
- Seamless integration with Synopsys Ethernet and PCS IPs
- Per frame processing, including encapsulation/decapsulation and frame validation
- Scalable throughput for Automotive solutions: 1G-25G Gbps
- Based on state-of-the-art, highly optimized AES-GCM crypto
- Configurable for optimal latency and PPA
- Scalable number of secure channels and secure associations
- FIPS 140-3 certification ready
- Jumbo frames support
- SecTag insertion & removal
- Supports multiple VLAN tags lookup modes
- MII/SGMII/GMII/XGMII/XLGMII/RMII/RGMII interfaces
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Specifications
Identity
Part Number
dwc_ac_1g_25g_macsec_security_module
Vendor
Synopsys, Inc.
Provider
Synopsys, Inc.
HQ:
USA
Synopsys is a leading provider of high-quality, silicon-proven semiconductor IP solutions for SoC designs. The broad Synopsys IP portfolio includes logic libraries, embedded memories, analog IP, wired and wireless interface IP, security IP, embedded processors and subsystems. To accelerate IP integration, software development, and silicon bring-up, Synopsys’ IP Accelerated initiative provides architecture design expertise, pre-verified and customizable IP subsystems, hardening, and signal/power integrity analysis. Synopsys' extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market.
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Frequently asked questions about MACsec IP cores
What is ASIL B / ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 Compliant 1G-25G MACsec Security Module?
ASIL B / ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 Compliant 1G-25G MACsec Security Module is a MACsec IP core from Synopsys, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this MACsec?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this MACsec IP.
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