The following are representative ASIC results for the AES-C core in ECB mode, excluding the optional Key Expander and memory. Results are optimized for speed, with equivalent gate count using the smallest NAND2 gate available in the technology.
STANDARD Version
| ASIC Technology |
Logic Area |
Number of eq. gates |
Fmax (MHz) |
Throughput (Gbps) |
| TSMC 90nm |
14,200 |
5K |
500 | 1.45 |
| TSMC 90nm with key expander |
24,900 | 8.8K | 500 | 1.45 |
FAST Version
ASIC Technology |
Logic Area |
Number of eq. gates |
Fmax (MHz) |
Throughput (Gbps) |
TSMC 90nm |
22,050 |
7.8K |
500 | 5.82 |
| TSMC 90nm with key expander |
32,160 | 11.4 K | 500 | 5.82 |