Microprocessor apparatus and method for performing block cipher cryptographic functions
US7321910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/24
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an apparatus and method for performing cryptographic operations on a plurality of input data blocks within a processor. In one embodiment, an apparatus for performing cryptographic operations is provided. The apparatus includes a cryptographic instruction and execution logic. The cryptographic instruction is received by logic within a processor, wherein said cryptographic instruction prescribes one of the cryptographic operations. The execution logic is coupled to said logic. The execution logic performs the one of the cryptographic operations.
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