ASTRO Subscriber Encryption Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode by selecting the DES algorithm and setting OTAR to inhibited
Certificate
| Certificate number | 14 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | revoked |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Motorola, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | Release R 3.0 |
Module description
The ASTRO Saber radio provides portable analog and digital two-radio communications in trunked and conventional radio systems. The ASTRO Spectra radio provides analog and digital two-radio communications in trunked and conventional mobile radio systems. They are each capable of supporting 12.5 kHz digital channels as well as 25 kHz and 30 kHz analog channels.
Security level exceptions
- Roles and Services: Level 2
Other algorithms
DES; DES-XL; DVP-XL; DVI-XL; DVI-SPFL
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-01-30 | 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: 1998-01-30