Christie IMB-S2 4K Integrated Media Block (IMB)
Christie IMB-S2 4K Integrated Media Block (IMB), from Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1928 at overall level 2. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1928 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 000-102675-01 |
| Firmware versions | 1.0.1-2641 or 1.0.3-3047 or 1.1.0-3271 or 1.2.0-3400 or 1.2.1-3546 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Christie IMB-S2 is a DCI-compliant solution to enable the playback of the video, audio and timed text essence on a 2K or 4K DLP Series-II digital cinema projector. The IMB-S2 utilizes an integrated SMS and permits the playback of alternative content and High Frame Rate (HFR) material.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
- Physical Security: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
NDRNG; MD5; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); TI ECDH; TI S-box
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-08 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2013-04-19 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2016-07-05 | Update | AEGISOLVE, 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: 2013-04-08, 2013-04-19, 2016-07-05