BCM5880 Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1266 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Broadcom Corporation · website |
| Software versions | R0 |
| Hardware versions | P/N BCM5880KFBG, Version C0 |
| Firmware versions | C0 |
Module description
The BCM5880 Cryptographic Module is a single-chip encased in hard opaque tamper evident IC packaging. The BCM5880 Cryptographic Module supports a variety of FIPS-validated cryptographic algorithms via a set of service API over a well-defined security boundary. It is developed as a reference design for OEMs to build FIPS140-2 compliant security systems.
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-29 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 2010-03-29