Interface ECField
- All Known Implementing Classes:
-
ECFieldF2m
,ECFieldFp
public interface ECField
This interface represents an elliptic curve (EC) finite field. All specialized EC fields must implements this interface.
- Since:
- 1.5
- See Also:
-
ECFieldFp
,ECFieldF2m
Method Summary
Modifier and Type | Method | Description |
---|---|---|
int | getFieldSize() | Returns the field size in bits. |
Method Detail
getFieldSize
int getFieldSize()
Returns the field size in bits. Note: For prime finite field ECFieldFp, size of prime p in bits is returned. For characteristic 2 finite field ECFieldF2m, m is returned.
- Returns:
- the field size in bits.