An Improved VLSI Architecture of S-box for AES Encryption

Abstract

This paper presents an improved VLSI architecture of S-box for AES encryption system. Certain basic blocks in conventional architecture are replaced by efficient multiplexers and an optimized combinational logic to facilitate speed improvement. The proposed as well as conventional architecture are implemented in Xilinx FPGA and 0.18 μm standard cell ASIC technology. ASIC implementation indicates speed enhancement while maintaining constant area compared to conventional architecture. FPGA implementation also confirms speed improvement of about 0.6 ns along with low utilization of FPGA fabrics. Furthermore, there is significant power improvement (155 %) compared to conventional structure.