java.security.spec

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

Methods

Modifier and Type	Method and 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.