D’Crypt’s AES core is a high-performance pipelined implementation of the AES (Rijndael) encryption algorithm. Optimized for PLD architectures, the core achieves in excess of 2.5Gbit/s encryption and decryption throughput on 128-bit blocksizes when implemented on Altera APEX 20KE or equivalent devices. It employs a 128-bit key and features zero key-setup latency on both encryption and decryption. With key-agility and selective bypass control, D’Crypt’s AES core is the ideal building block for high-performance packet-smart routers and switches.