AES Multi-purpose crypto engine

The AES Multi-Purpose crypto engine includes a generic and scalable implementation of the AES algorithm and a configurable wrapper making the solution suitable for a wide range of low-cost & high-end applications.

Implementation aspects

The AES Multi-Purpose crypto engine is easily portable to ASIC and FPGA . It supports a wide range of applications on various technologies. The unique architecture enables a high level of flexibility. The throughput and features required by a specific application can be taken into account in order to select the most optimal configuration.

• ASIC and FPGA
• Supports a wide selection of programmable ciphering modes based on NIST SP 800-38:
  • Non-chaining modes: ECB, CTR
  • Chaining modes: CBC, CFB, OFB
  • Cyphertext stealing modes: CBC-CS
  • Authentication: CMAC (OMAC1)
  • Authentication & Confidentiality: CCM, GCM
  • Confidentiality on storage devices: XTS/XTS-CS
• Masking option available with excellent protection against SPA & DPA
• Context switching
• Data interface: AMBA (AHB/AXI:AXI-4) with optional DMA
• Control interface: APB or AXI4-lite

• Unrivaled speed performance
• Optimal and tailored implementation to your needs
• Highest performance/area ratio for a large range of applications
• Reconfigurable and scalable features
• Portable and optimized to ASIC or FPGA technology
• Upgradeable to new performance requirements or to new generations of ASIC or FPGA technology

• Ideal for any application, examples:
  • Wireless and wired communications
  • Digital Cinema
  • DRM
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Industrial
  • Cloud computing
  • Defence
  • Automotive
  • General MCU’s
  • Etc…

• Netlist or RTL
• Scripts for synthesis
• Self-checking TestBench based on FIPS vectors
• Datasheet
• Integration guide