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Ultra-Low-Power AES Encryption Core with Full Mode Support and Formally Proven SCA Protection
FortifyIQ’s Low-Energy AES IP core delivers AES-128/256 encryption-only with support for all major modes, including ECB, CBC, CTR, GCM, and XTS, while maintaining ultra-low power consumption and a compact footprint. Designed for moderate performance in constrained embedded systems, it is ideal for secure sensors, wearables, and low-power controllers. The core integrates STORM, a lookup table-based side-channel protection scheme derived from RAMBAM, which includes a formally proven guarantee of resistance against side-channel attacks (SCA). These protections are implemented entirely at the RTL level, making them layout-independent and technology-agnostic. Built to support systems targeting FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria, this core offers an optimal blend of energy efficiency, full-mode AES capability, and certified-ready physical security for modern low-power platforms.
FortifyIQ’s Low-Energy AES IP core is a compact, ultra-low-power encryption-only solution designed for constrained embedded systems that require moderate performance and full AES functionality. Supporting AES-128 and AES-256 encryption across all major modes, such as ECB, CBC, CTR, GCM, and XTS, this core is ideal for secure applications such as wearables, low-power IoT devices, smart cards, and secure microcontrollers.
The architecture is optimized for minimal energy consumption, using a carefully balanced datapath that achieves efficient throughput without compromising battery life. Despite its low power profile, the core incorporates STORM, FortifyIQ’s advanced lookup table, based side-channel protection scheme, derived from RAMBAM. STORM includes formally proven resistance against side-channel attacks (SCA).
All protections are implemented at the RTL level, making them technology-independent and layout-agnostic, and eliminating the need for custom physical design constraints. The core supports standard bus interfaces such as APB or memory-mapped AHB, with a lightweight control interface for simple integration.
Designed for systems aiming to meet FIPS 140-3 and Common Criteria requirements, this AES core delivers a rare combination of power efficiency, full encryption mode coverage, and advanced, provable physical security, ideal for next-generation secure embedded platforms.
