The ZigBee CCM* AES Core facilitates secure communication for IEEE 802.15.4 networks, offering comprehensive cryptographic capabilities using the CCM mode of AES. This core aims at low-power applications commonly associated with ZigBee, embedding strong security while managing compact design objectives essential for embedded systems. Featuring a flow-through design and supporting encryption/decryption functionalities along with header parsing, this core aligns with ZigBee specifications to provide end-to-end message security in sensor networks and similar applications.