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				Summary The aim of the project is the development of a low-power encryption/decryption circuit for data transmission systems. The portability of these systems requires a drastic decrease of their power consumption. The International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA) was selected, which is one of the most powerful algorithms today. A fully asynchronous ASIC implementation of the IDEA algorithm will be developed, which is expected to operate at frequencies up to at least 25 Mbits/sec. An advanced low-power design flow will be established on the basis of commercially available CAD tools, which can be used also for similar data processing applications. The main effort will be spent on the algorithmic and architectural design levels, with emphasis on asynchronous design methodology. The reduced power consumption of the asynchronous implementation will be demonstrated by comparison with a synchronous version. It will be tested in two products with different bit rate requirements. Hellenic Aerospace Industries will use the circuits in new versions of their mobile communication products. The asynchronous design methodology and techniques will be made available to other European companies. Objectives Implementation of the IDEA encryption/decryption method with drastically reduced power consumption; Advanced low power design flow with emphasis on algorithm and architecture optimisations; Industrial demonstration of the asynchronous design methodology based on commercial tools. Participants Hellenic Aerospace Industry (GR), University of Patras (GR) Design Story Public Deliverables

   

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