VLSI architecture design and implementation for BLOWFISH block cipher with secure modes of operation

Yeong Kang Lai, Yu Chuan Shu

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Abstract

In this paper, a novel VLSI architecture of the BLOWFISH block cipher is presented. Based on the loop-folding technique combined with secure modes (ECB, CBC2, CFB2 and OFB2) of operation, the architecture can make data encryption/decryption more efficient and secure. To demonstrate the correctness of our design, a prototype chip for the architecture has been implemented by using 0.35 /spl mu/ CMOS technology. The chip can achieve an encryption rate of 288 Mb/a and consume 32.7 mW while operating at a 72 MHz clock rate. Therefore, the chip can be applied to on-line encryption in high-speed networking protocols like ATM networks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISCAS 2001 - 2001 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Conference Proceedings
Pages57-60
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event2001 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2001 - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Duration: 06 05 200109 05 2001

Publication series

NameISCAS 2001 - 2001 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Conference Proceedings
Volume4

Conference

Conference2001 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2001
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney, NSW
Period06/05/0109/05/01

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