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Vendor:
Xiphera Ltd
Category:
IPsec / TLS
IPsec - Extreme-Speed Variant
IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a widely implemented protocol to secure communications across the Internet.
Overview
IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) is a widely implemented protocol to secure communications across the Internet. The IPsec core enhances secure communication at layer three (Network) of the OSI model, ensuring the authenticity and confidentiality of data traffic. It leverages the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) in Galois Counter Mode (GCM) with a 256-bit key length, for Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) frame processing within the IPsec protocol.
Xiphera's scalable extreme-speed IPsec IP core is tailored for high-bandwidth applications, ranging from 10 Gbps to 200 Gbps links. Designed for seamless integration, our IP core supports a vendor-agnostic design methodology, making it adaptable across various high-end FPGA or ASIC environments.
Rapid ESP packet encryption/decryption
Packet processing performed in five different modes: authentication and encryption with or without Initialisation Vector, or passing payload as it is.
IPsec implementation can be adapted with enhancements and optimisations, based on customer requirements and the selected hardware architecture.
Key features
- Moderate resource requirements
- High throughput up to 100s of Gbps
- Compliant with RFC 4303
- Powered by AES256-GCM
- Supports encryption and decryption
- Streaming interface for simple integration
- Independent Receive and Transmit channels
- Efficient and optimised architecture
- Easy system integration
- Vendor agnostic FPGA/ASIC implementation
Block Diagram
XIP7013E block diagram
Benefits
- Moderate resource requirements with no multipliers or DSP blocks
- Constant latency
- Scalable databus width (128/256/512-bit)
- Hundreds of Gbps, suitable for ultra-fast networks and data centres
- Several bus interfaces available
- IP core designed in-house at Xiphera
- Technical support by the original designers and cryptographic experts
Applications
- Data Center, Cloud, and Edge Security
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- FPGA-based SmartNICs
What’s Included?
- Encrypted RTL or source code
- Sample synthesis scripts
- Comprehensive simulation test bench, scripts & guide
- Optional netlist
- Instantiation file
- Detailed datasheet and integration guide
- Please contact sales@xiphera.com for pricing and your preferred delivery method
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
XIP7013E
Vendor
Xiphera Ltd
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Finland
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Frequently asked questions about IPsec / TLS IP cores
What is IPsec - Extreme-Speed Variant?
IPsec - Extreme-Speed Variant is a IPsec / TLS IP core from Xiphera Ltd listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this IPsec / TLS?
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Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
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