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From: phil@amdcad.UUCP (Phil Ngai)
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Subject: Re: How do you use the DES chips?
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Date: Fri, 15-Feb-85 01:06:47 EST
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> I have a project in mind for the DES chips if they are easy to use.
> I want to stuff the DES box in between the computer port and the modem (all
> RS232C).  

Using DES on a modem sounds like the slowest mode you could ever want.
I don't know if you couldn't do it in software but if you want to do
it in hardware there are at least two companies that make them, AMD and
Western Digital. Note that DES is usually done on 64 bits or 8 bytes
at a time. AMD's chip allows you to do 8 bits at a time, with a
corresponding loss in throughput, which you presumably don't care
about or you would use the 64 bits at a time mode. Our marketing blurbs
talk about how we're pushing the chips but I am not at liberty to reveal
what kind of pricing is available. You should talk to your salesman.
He might even get you a sample. Or I might if you're really desperate.

Unfortunately I don't know much about WD's except that they advertise one.
Probably other people do too but I haven't been following the market.
-- 
 This is my opinion, I guess.

 Phil Ngai (408) 749-5720
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