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NSA's VHDL Implementations of the Five Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Candidate Finalists


This tar file contains VHDL models for the five AES finalists. Unpacking the
this file will create directories for each of the algorithm versions.
Inside each version are the VHDL models, testbenches to exercise the
models, vectors, and a sample SYNOPSYS simulator script which details the
order in which the components are compiled/built. (hardcopy of the files is
approx. 8 inches thick).