RC5



RC5 is a parameterized algorithm with a variable block size, a variable key size, and a variable number of rounds. Allowable choices for the block size are 32 bits (for experimentation and evaluation purposes only), 64 bits (for use a drop-in replacement for DES), and 128 bits. The number of rounds can range from 0 to 255, while the key can range from 0 bits to 2040 bits in size. RC5 has three routines: key expansion, encryption, and decryption.


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Decryption

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DES

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Encryption Algorithm

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RC6

RC6 is a block cipher based on RC5. RC6 is a parameterized algorithm where the block size, the key siz... (more about RC6...)


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