Module java.base
Package 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

    Modifier and Type
    Method
    Description
    int
    getFieldSize()
    Returns the field size in bits.

  • Method Details

    • 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.