AUIP
The Authentication Unit (AU) Intellectual Property (IP) core is a synthesizable VHDL model that contains functionality for Telecommand (TC) authentication using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). The functionality also includes Key management and Logical Authentication Channel) LAC management.
Overview
The IP Core implements a "plain-text-with-appended-signature" authentication technique. It consists of appending a digital signature at the end of the TC Segment, with or without encrypting the data. The signature is a 16-octet value generated from a secret key, the TC Segment and a LAC Counter value. The Authentication Unit regenerates the signature for the received TC Segment, and the command is only accepted if the two signatures match.
| Features | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Secure or Clear (transparent) mode | Decryption Algorithm, AES (FIPS PUB 197) using 128 bits key length |
| Mode, Key and Status control via AU TC commands | Signature validation, AES CMAC |
| Support for 4096 session Keys | Decryption of uploaded keys, AES CBC |
| Support for 1024 master Keys | Normal decryption commands, AES CBC |
Area/Speed Results
| Technology | Frequency | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Atmel MH1RT | 46.7 MHz | 115 kSites |
| Atmel ATC18 | 78.8 MHz | 1.18 mm2 |
| Actel RTAX2000 | 41.8 MHz | 11825 Comb, 3592 Seq, 1 RAM |
| Xilinx Virtex2 | 99.4 MHz | 8225 LUT, 8 RAM |
Developer
RUAG Space AB - 2010
Special licensing restrictions
The IP-Core is available:
- For activities performed in the frame of an ESA Programme and/or as a Customer Furnished Item attached to an ESA contract
- In the frame of GMES Programme/Mission when the recipient is established in an ESA Member or Associated States or EU FP7 Participating States.
