![Ruud Derwig has more than 20 years of experience with software and system architectures for embedded systems. Key areas of expertise include (real-time, multi-core) operating systems, media processing, component based architectures, and security. He holds a master's degree in computing science and a professional doctorate in engineering. Derwig is currently a software and systems architect at Synopsys.](https://www.techdesignforums.com/practice/files/2018/07/Ruud_Derwig-150-150x150.jpg)
Picking the right-sized crypto processor for your SoC
Choosing the right crypto processor implementation involves a complex set of design tradeoffs between speed, area, power consumption and flexibility. Using consistent benchmarks can help explore your options.