Overview
The SHA-256 Fast IP Core provides a hardware implementation of the Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA-256). The SHA-256 algorithm belongs to a group of five secure iterative hash algorithms recommended by NIST as part of their Secure Hash Standard (FIPS 180-3). The SHA-256 hash can accept messages up to 264-1 bits in length and returns a 256-bit message digest.
The SHA-256 Fast IP Core provides a balance between high throughput and size. The Fast IP core comes with a 32/256-bit IO interface and integrated padding logic. The core is designed for applications that need high throughput, low latency, and reduced power consumption.
Performance
The table below shows the logic resource and performance figures for the SHA-256 Fast IP Core. Additional chipset figures as well as an operational data sheet are available upon request.
| SHA-256 Fast IP Core | |||
| technology | Altera Cyclone V-C6 |
Xilinx Virtex 6-3 |
Altera Stratix III-C2 |
| logic resources | 881 ALMs 1 M10K |
352 slices 0 blockram |
819 ALMs 1 M9K |
| max clock | 167 MHz | 212 MHz | 267 MHz |
| max throughput | 1295 Mbps | 1644 Mbps | 2071 Mbps |
Ordering Information
The SHA-256 Fast IP Core is available for licensing through Mercora Technologies. For more information on pricing options please contact a sales associate at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..