AES Multi-Purpose

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 for the most advanced AES core.

Overview

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.

For other AES solutions, please see dedicated product sheets: AES-GCM Multi-Booster (BA415) and AES-XTS Multi-Booster (BA416).

Features

• 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

Applications

Ideal for any application, examples:

• Wireless and wired communications
• Digital Cinema
• DRM
• Encrypted data storage
• Industrial
• Cloud computing
• Defence
• Automotive
• General MCU’s
• Etc…

Reference: BA411e