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MACsec Intel® FPGA IP

The MACsec Intel® FPGA IP core implements the IEEE Media Access Control Security standard as defined in 802.1AE (2018) as fully c…

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Overview

The MACsec Intel® FPGA IP core implements the IEEE Media Access Control Security standard as defined in 802.1AE (2018) as fully configurable soft IP. MACsec provides data confidentiality and integrity for the Ethernet protocol and is commonly used to secure network traffic in 5G systems, between the cloud and data center, and between IoT devices.

Key features

  • IP Functionality
    • Intel developed, fully featured soft IP core
    • Support for cipher suites (GCM-AES-128/256, GCM-AES-XPN-128/256)
    • Supports SecTAG and ICV insertion/removal, and VLAN Tag
    • Configurable store-and-forward versus cut through mode for each stream
    • Support for stream interleaving on user and AES interfaces
    • Supports controlled and uncontrolled ports with configurable data widths
    • Supports 2 Tx and 2 Rx security channels (SC) per port
    • Security association shall be 4 per SC, total of up to 1024 SA for 64 ports
    • Integration with the Intel 200Gbps AES and SM4 Inline Crypto Accelerator hard IP, or user provided soft AES IP
    • User packet bypass metadata to support PTP use cases
    • Optional RX Replay Protection Check based on Replay Window, Lowest Acceptable PN,
    • Next PN
    • 64 bits MACSEC Statistic Counters per MACSEC specification on each SC and SA
  • Performance specifications
    • IEEE 802.1AE-2018 compliant
    • 200Gbps total throughput capability per instance
  • User and system interfaces
    • AXI4 Streaming interfaces for the data
    • AXI-Lite interface for management path
  • Debug and test capabilities
    • Debug and logging capability
    • Testbench, example design and system-level example design available

Block Diagram

MACsec Intel® FPGA IP block diagram

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
MACsec Intel® FPGA IP
Vendor
Altera
Type
Silicon IP

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Provider

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Learn more about MACsec IP core

Enhancing Ethernet Security with MACsec

Ethernet was originally designed for high-speed data transfer and interoperability between devices. However, traditional Ethernet does not provide built-in mechanisms for securing data traffic, such as encryption or authenticity protection. This is where MACsec comes into the picture.

O-RAN Fronthaul Security using MACsec

With 5G being deployed for time-sensitive applications, security is becoming an important consideration. At the same time, Open Radio Access Networks (RAN) are gaining more interest from mobile carriers and governments. Yet, Open RAN networks have serious security challenges, especially in the RAN fronthaul where there are strict timing requirements. This paper proposes MACsec as an efficient data link layer security solution that can assist in meeting these challenges.

Frequently asked questions about MACsec IP cores

What is MACsec Intel® FPGA IP?

MACsec Intel® FPGA IP is a MACsec IP core from Altera listed on Semi IP Hub.

How should engineers evaluate this MACsec?

Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this MACsec IP.

Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?

Yes. Buyers can compare this product with similar semiconductor IP cores or IP families based on category, provider, process options, and structured technical specifications.

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