Vendor: KiviCore Category: Hash / MAC

SHA-256 Secure Hash Algorithm IP Core

KiviHash-SHA-256 is an IP core implementing the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm, an one-way hash function compliant to NIST’s FIP…

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Overview

KiviHash-SHA-256 is an IP core implementing the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm, an one-way hash function compliant to NIST’s FIPS 180-4 standard. It is optimized for high speed designs and easy integration with any FPGA and ASIC designs. Automatic byte padding is included. It features a standard AMBA® AXI4-Lite interface for straightforward hardware integration and HAL, and software driver (C-code, platform independent) for simple software integration. 

Key features

  • NIST FIPS 180-4 compliant
  • Supports cryptographic hashing for SHA-256 mode
  • Automatic padding
  • High-speed design
  • AMBA® AXI4-Lite
  • Fully synchronous design
  • HAL and software driver (C-code, platform independent)
  • For any FPGA and ASIC

Block Diagram

KiviHash-SHA-256 block diagram

Benefits

Tests and Verification

  • NIST CAVS test vectors for SHA hash functions
  • Extended verification through simulation
  • FPGA integration and implementation tests
  • Unity tests for driver and whole IP Core

Applications

The SHA-256 IP core offers a versatile solution for maintaining data integrity and verifying authentication across various applications. 

  • Firmware Updates: Detecting tampered or corrupted update packages
  • FPGA bitstreams: Ensuring only trusted configurations are loaded
  • Communication protocols: TLS, IPsec, MAC-based authentication
  • External memory integrity: Protecting stored data in flash or external RAM

What’s Included?

  • System Verilog RTL Source Code
  • Testbenches
  • Integration examples
  • Software example source code
  • Documentation

Files

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Specifications

Identity

Part Number
KiviHash-SHA-256
Vendor
KiviCore

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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