Algorithms and architectures for a flexible elliptic curve cryptography processor

Author: Kerins T.  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 1362-3060

Source: International Journal of Electronics, Vol.93, Iss.6, 2006-06, pp. : 349-372

Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.

Previous Menu Next

Abstract

In this paper algorithms and architectures for an new versatile type of elliptic curve cryptography processor over Galois fields GF (2 m ) are presented. Due to its flexibility, it readily permits changes in the system security parameters. The processor has, at its core, a novel method of performing arithmetic in GF (2 m ). The implementation aspects and design trade-offs of such a processor in comparison with more traditional implementations are examined through prototyping on FPGA technology.