Ascon
The lightweight Ascon IP core is ideal for constrained environments such as IoT devices.
Ascon IP core implements a lightweight, sponge-based encryption algorithm, being ideal for constrained environments such as IoT devices. Ascon performs three cryptographic primitives: Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data (AEAD), hashing, and extendable output function (XOF), offering a smaller alternative for e.g. AES-GCM and SHA-3 IP cores. Xiphera’s in-house designed Ascon IP cores is optimised for efficiency and optimal performance in both FPGA and ASIC implementations.
Enhance your security with advanced encryption engines for…
IoT devices
Wearables
Low-power devices and constrained environments
Key features
- Optimised resource requirements
- Versatile algorithm support for AEAD, hashing, and XOF
- Compliant with modern cryptographic standards
- Quantum-secure with 256-bit key length
- Pure RTL without hidden CPU or software components
- Easy system integration
- Vendor agnostic FPGA/ASIC implementation
Technical specifications
The lightweight Ascon algorithm is ideal for constrained environments, such as IoT devices.
Balanced Ascon IP core
Product code: XIP2201B
- 100s of Mbps
- Only ~2.3 kLUTs
Find more technical details, including FPGA resources & peak performance as well as ordering instructions, from the product brief.
Register for the ASIC-specific product brief to learn more about the technical details and performance numbers for ASIC applications.
AES-GCM for confidentiality and authenticity
AES-GCM is a widely used cryptographic algorithm for Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data (AEAD) purposes, providing both data confidentiality and authenticity. Xiphera offers AES-GCM cores for both optimal efficiency and high performance.
