DES as a custom IC

• How?

  • A single custom IC
  • Include glue logic in IC

• Advantages

  • Ultra-fast throughput
    • Pipelined, tuned logic
    • 200 – 1000 MHz clock
  • Low cost for volume production

• Disadvantages

  • Difficult to change algorithm or fix design errors
    • Redesign chip
  • Long, slow, expensive design process

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