7.2.2 Embedded Characteristics

  • Compliant with FIPS Publication 197, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
  • 128-bit/192-bit/256-bit Cryptographic Key
  • 10/12/14 Clock Cycles Encryption/Decryption Inherent Processing Time with a 128-bit/192-bit/256-bit Cryptographic Key
  • Double Input Buffer Optimizes Runtime
  • Automatic Padding supported for IPSec and SSL standards
  • IPSec and SSL Protocol Layers Improved Performances (Tightly coupled with SHA)
  • Support of the Modes of Operation Specified in the NIST Special Publication 800-38A and NIST Special Publication 800-38D and NIST Special Publication 800-38E:
    • Electronic Codebook (ECB)
    • Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) including CBC-MAC
    • Cipher Feedback (CFB)
    • Output Feedback (OFB)
    • Counter (CTR)
    • Galois/Counter Mode (GCM)
    • XEX-Based Tweaked-Codebook Mode (XTS)
  • 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128-bit Data Sizes Possible in CFB Mode
  • Last Output Data Mode Allows Optimized Message Authentication Code (MAC) Generation
  • Abnormal Software Access and Internal Sequencer Integrity Check Reports
  • Register Write Protection
  • Temporary Secure Storage for Keys
  • Private Key Bus Access to the Private Key Internal Register Not Readable from any Peripheral or Software
  • Connection to DMA Optimizes Data Transfers for all Operating Modes