TW-230 (CheetahNet II)
TW-230 (CheetahNet II), from TrellisWare Technologies Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1947 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 | 1947 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | TrellisWare Technologies Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | ASY0560001 rev X2 |
| Firmware versions | 4c-beta2-FIPS |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The TW-230 combines the high data rate capability of TrellisWare's Tactical Scalable MANET-Enhanced (TSM-E) waveform with narrowband VHF/UHF AM/FM voice. TW-230 provides a robust highly scalable self-forming, self-healing wideband networked waveform transparent to the operator. The TW-230 supports multi-channel push to talk (PTT) voice, IP data, position location information (PLI) tracking, and remote operation of live streaming video. The TW-230 can also be operated in plaintext narrowband voice modes that allow it to interoperate with most other standard AM/FM PTT radios.
Approved algorithms (3)
Other algorithms
AES (Cert. #1980, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 256 bits of encryption strength); AES (non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-16 | 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: 2013-05-16