Radio Network Controller Encryption Module Controller (RNC EMC)
Radio Network Controller Encryption Module Controller (RNC EMC), from Motorola, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #11 at overall level 1. The validation was revoked. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode by selection of the DES algorithm
Certificate
| Certificate number | 11 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | revoked |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Motorola, Inc. · website |
| Firmware versions | D01.00.00 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The RNC 3000 provides data communications between mobile data and host applications in an ASTRO integrated voice and data system. The RNC Encryption Module Controller provides data encryption services for the RNC 3000.
Security level exceptions
- Module Interfaces: Level 3
Other algorithms
DES; DES-XL; DVI-XL; DVP-XL; DVI-SPFL
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-12 | Initial | DOMUS |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status revoked
- Validation dates on record: 1997-11-12