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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: Sun, 24-Feb-85 15:09:22 EST
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> I have recently completed an evaluation of the Intellicom Data Security system
> This uses the AMD DES chip to encrypt both comm (via rs232) and disks (both
> hard and soft ) on a PC or look-alike.
> I have been able to send 9600baud full duplex through this box w/o any
> problems.
...
> This unit does all 4 types of encyrption (block mode, stream mode..etc)
> .No it has not been certified by the DOD CSC and they don't intend to be .

I assume you mean the box has not been certified, as the AMD DES chip
has been certified. (by the NBS, I think) By the way, Intel is second
sourcing one version of our chip (the 8086 compatible version, of course)
and Zilog another (the Z8000 compatible version). I've seen app notes
to interface one or another version to almost all major microprocessors.

-- 
 This is my opinion, I guess.

 Phil Ngai (408) 749-5720
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