The AES Key Wrap Core from IP Cores, Inc. implements the NIST standard AES key wrapping and unwrapping functionalities, ensuring secure key management in digital systems. This core is engineered to support both 128-bit and 256-bit Key Encryption Keys (KEK), permitting secure key exchange and storage practices compliant with AES key management standards.
Compactly designed, the AKW1 core utilizes under 8,000 ASIC gates, making it ideal for integration into embedded systems where space is at a premium. The core does not require any external memory resources, adding to its adaptability and ease of incorporation into various hardware environments. Available as both source and netlist, the core also includes the AES key expansion function, supporting flow-through operations with both encryption (wrap) and decryption (unwrap) capabilities.
Primarily, this core is suitable for applications requiring secure key wrapping according to the RFC 3394 specification and can be a critical component in systems handling sensitive key data across secure communications and data storage platforms. Its efficient design ensures high throughput, maintaining secure key processing without delay, and is tested with NIST-compliant test vectors to ensure fidelity and security compliance.
