The development of a cryptographic device

Abstract

Gives an overview of the development of a cryptographic system at the Research Laboratory of the Royal Dutch PTT. Part of this system is a (cryptographic) ASIC. The authors of this paper give an overview of the development process of this ASIC. It was the first full custom development of an ASIC inside the laboratory. They found that it involved many new steps, related to the technical AND to the management field. Some guidelines on ASIC worlds are given.<>