An application specific instruction set processor for cryptographic applications based on RISC-V architecture

• Main Author: Θεοδωρόπουλος, Νικόλαος
• Other Authors: Theodoropoulos, Nikolaos
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Processors; RISC-V; Instruction set architecture; VexRiscv; SHA-256; FPGA; Αρχιτεκτονική επεξεργαστών; Αλγόριθμοι κρυπτογραφίας

Nowadays, RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA) is becoming increasingly popular in commercial CPU implementations. The benefits introduced by its open-source and simple design along with its ability to be customizable, make it a strong candidate, especially for inexpensive, low-power embedded d...