Vendor: IP Cores, Inc. Category: Symmetric Crypto

AES-GCM MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) and FC-SP Cores

Implementation of the new LAN security standard 802.1ae (MACSec) requires the NIST standard AES cipher in the GCM mode for encryp…

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Overview

Implementation of the new LAN security standard 802.1ae (MACSec) requires the NIST standard AES cipher in the GCM mode for encryption and message authentication (AES-GCM). The GCM1 AES core is tuned for 802.1ae applications at the data rates of 1 Gbps and higher. The GCM2 family of cores is targeted towards high performance applications with high-end cores supporting data rates in excess of 100 Gbps and ability to parallelize to achieve even higher throughput. GCM3 is similar to GCM2, but supports AES key lengths up to 256 bits. For higher throughputs of 100 Gbps and above, use our GCM10 core family.

Cores contain the base AES core AES1 and are available for immediate licensing.

The design is fully synchronous and available in both source and netlist form.

Key features

  • Small size: Starting at less than 13K ASIC gates, 1.5 Gbps performance at less than 20K gates
  • Scalability to throughputs of 128 bits per clock with the capability of parallel cores at throughputs of 100 Gbps and above
  • Supports Galois Counter Mode Encryption and authentication (GCM-AES a.k.a. AES-GCM)
  • Includes AES-GCM encryption, AES-GCM decryption, key expansion and data interface
  • Automatic generation of key context from key data and frame header
  • Flow-through design
  • Test bench provided
  • Optional NIST GCMVS algorithm validation
  • Deliverables include test benches

Block Diagram

GCM3 block diagram

What’s Included?

  • HDL Source Licenses
    • Synthesizable Verilog RTL source code
    • Testbench (self-checking)
    • Vectors for testbenches
    • Expected results
    • Simulation script
    • Synthesis script
    • User Documentation
  • Netlist Licenses
    • Post-synthesis EDIF
    • Testbench (self-checking)
    • Vectors for testbenches
    • Expected results
    • Place & Route script
    • Simulation script

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
GCM3
Vendor
IP Cores, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP

Security

Crypto Algorithm
AES

Files

Product Sheet Download

Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.

Provider

IP Cores, Inc.
HQ: USA

Frequently asked questions about Symmetric Cryptography IP cores

What is AES-GCM MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) and FC-SP Cores?

AES-GCM MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) and FC-SP Cores is a Symmetric Crypto IP core from IP Cores, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.

How should engineers evaluate this Symmetric Crypto?

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