KiviHash-HMAC-SHA512
Secure Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code IP Core
Cost-efficient licensing model
Low license fees based on one-time fee and free evaluation licenses make IP cores accessible even for projects with limited budgets.
Fast availability and direct support
Evaluation packages and documentation are available via download, with rapid responsive web support to keep your project moving.
Easy integration
AXI4-Lite interface, platform-agnostic C source code HAL, API and software driver and clear documentation enable fast integration into hardware–software co-design flows.
European technology
Developed in Germany, with predictable availability giving design teams transparency, control, and long-term planning security.
Experienced IP core providers
KiviCore’s employees bring more than 20 years of experience in IP core design and licensing of IP cores.
KiviHash-HMAC-SHA512 Overview
The HMAC SHA-512 IP core enables secure Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC) generation using the SHA-512 algorithm. The IP core is compliant to NIST FIPS 198-1 and NIST SP 800-224. It features automatic padding and a high-speed architecture optimized for efficient processing in embedded systems. The core is designed as a fully synchronous module and supports integration via an AMBA® AXI4-Lite interface. To simplify system integration, it is delivered with a hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and platform-independent C-based software drivers. The design can be deployed on a wide range of FPGA and ASIC platforms.
Key Features
- NIST FIPS 198-1 and NIST SP 800-224 compliant
- Supports Keyed-Hash Message Authentication Code (HMAC) using SHA-512
- Supports HMAC for SHA-512, SHA-384, SHA-512/256
- Automatic padding
- High-speed design
- Fully synchronous design
- HAL and software driver (C-code, platform independent)
- For any FPGA and ASIC
Tests and Verification
- Extended verification through simulation
- FPGA integration and implementation tests
- Unity tests for driver and whole IP Core
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Applications & Use Cases
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Boot chains: Verifying firmware integrity from root of trust to application
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Firmware Updates: Protection against unauthorized update
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IPsec and TLS
Easy integration
- AMBA® AXI4 lite Interface
- Platform agnostic C source code HAL, API and software driver
- Software examples included
- Software user guide
- Integration examples
- Comprehensive documentation
Technical documentation & evaluation package
Register for the Evaluation Portal to access evaluation packages, technical documentation and integration resources.
Licensing
Licensing & Deliverables
| License type | Purpose | Scope | Fee | Deliverables |
| Product License | Manufacture of products intended for commercial distribution. | Valid for single-instance implementation/synthesis into one device (e.g., one type of SoC, or FPGA) for a specific project or product definition. Multiple instantiations refer to the physical realization of one IP core multiple times in one device. | One-time fee |
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| Evaluation License | Usability and evaluation for upcoming design | Valid for single-instance implementation/synthesis into one device (SoC, or FPGA) for a specific upcoming design project. | Free, no license fee |
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Support and Maintenance
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Maintenance and updates of IP core included
- Rapid bug fix cycles
- Documentation and integration examples included
- Web based support with response times of 8 hours (Mo to Fri)
FPGA Implementation Results
AMD (Xilinx) Implementation Results
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Device
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LUTs |
max. Frequency (MHz) |
max. Throughput (Gbps) |
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Spartan 7 |
3415 | 157.3 | 2.52 |
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Kintex 7 |
3418 | 267.5 | 4.28 |
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Zynq US+ MPSoC |
3505 | 361.8 | 5.79 |
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Versal AI Cores Series |
3210 | 446.4 | 7.14 |
Efinix Implementation Results
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Device
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XLR |
max. Frequency (MHz) |
max. Throughput (Gbps) |
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Titanium |
6018 | 258.1 | 4.56 |
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Topaz |
6018 | 198.7 | 3.18 |
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Trion |
6018 | 79.3 | 1.27 |
