SHA256-IP, Hardware SHA-2 Hash
FIPS-compliant SHA-256 hashing in pure logic for integrity, signing, and authentication.
SHA256-IP produces 256-bit digests over 512-bit message blocks with a simple streaming or register interface. It is designed to run alongside networking and storage IP to authenticate headers, verify firmware, or build message authentication flows.
Highlights
- SHA-256 per the SHA-2 family
- 512-bit message block processing with 256-bit digest output
- Simple control for message start, update, and finalize
- Streaming interface option for continuous data
- Reference demo with timing capture and vector verification
Why Macnica?
- Hash placement patterns for packets, logs, and firmware images
- Co-design with AES-GCM and TLS1.3-IP when full message authentication is required
- Known-good test vectors and scripts for rapid validation
- Resource and timing tuning on Agilex platforms
Key Specifications
- Algorithm: SHA-256
- Interfaces: Streaming or register block interface
- Use cases: Integrity check, authentication tags, signature prep
Typical Applications
- Packet and file integrity in recorders and gateways
- Firmware and configuration verification
- Pre-hash for ECDSA or RSA signing
Resources
Title | Download |
|---|---|
Design Gateway IP Core Brochure |  |
SHA256 IP Core Data Sheet | |
Get Started
Share message sizes, throughput targets, and where the digest is consumed. We will suggest buffering and an interface plan.