Vendor: Comcores Category: MACsec

10M MACsec

Ultra compact Ethernet Layer 2 Security solution The MACsec IP provides Ethernet Layer 2 Security for port authentication, data c…

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Overview

Ultra compact Ethernet Layer 2 Security solution

The MACsec IP provides Ethernet Layer 2 Security for port authentication, data confidentiality and data integrity as standardized in IEEE 802.1AE. It protects components in Ethernet networks especially very low-speed Ethernet used in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. The MACsec IP is a fully compliant solution that provides line-rate encryption and is optimized for the smallest area size.

The MACsec core is configurable to have multiple Security Entities, SecYs, in a single IP to support multiple Connectivity Associations per port for traffic differentiation and is prepared for easy interfacing with Comcores or third-party MAC, PCS and TSN Switch IPs. It implements 8-bit AXI-S input and output data interfaces and can be delivered with GMII interfaces for placement below the MAC. It additionally includes a software tool for MACsec Key Agreement Protocol IEEE 802.1X integration including AUTOSAR and FreeRTOS.

Key features

Delivers Performance

  • Compliance with IEEE Std 802.1AE-2018
  • Compliance with Open Alliance TC17
  • Line-rate traffic encryption and decryption
  • Optimized for area

Highly Configurable

  • Supports 10M data rates
  • Multiple Connectivity Associations (SecYs) with Traffic Mapping Rules
  • Multiple integration context for placement above or below the MAC, and with shared/distributed engine

Feature Rich

  • AES-GCM-128 and AES-GCM-256 Cipher Suites
  • Software tool for MACsec Key Agreement Protocol IEEE 802.1X integration including AUTOSAR and FreeRTOS

Silicon Agnostic

  • Designed in Verilog and targeting both ASICs and FPGAs

Block Diagram

10M MACsec block diagram

What’s Included?

The IP Core can be delivered in Source code or Encrypted format. The following deliverables will be provided with the IP Core license:

  • Solid documentation, including User Manual and Release Note
  • Simulation Environment, including Simple Testbed, Test case and Test Script
  • Programming Register Specification
  • Timing Constraints in Synopsys SDC format
  • Access to support system and direct support from Comcores Engineers
  • Synopsys SGDC Files (optional)
  • Synopsys Lint, CDC and Waivers (optional)

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
10M MACsec
Vendor
Comcores
Type
Silicon IP

Files

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Provider

Comcores
HQ: Denmark
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Frequently asked questions about MACsec IP cores

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