Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) Cryptographic Module
Caveat: The tamper evident seal installed as indicated in the Security Policy for the optional ESEM feature
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | ViaSat, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 1010162 Version 1, 1010162 with ESEM Version 1, 1091549 Version 1, 1075559 Version 1, 1075559 with ESEM Version 1, 1091551 Version 1, 1010163 Version 1, 1010163 with ESEM Version 1, 1091550 Version 1, 1075560 Version 1, 1075560 with ESEM Version 1 and 1091552 Version 1 |
| Firmware versions | 02.03.02 |
Module description
The Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem (EBEM) is a high-performance multi-input/multi-output SCPC satellite modulator/demodulator that converts multiple baseband digital input signals into multiple waveform intermediate frequencies (IF) and vice-versa.The EBEM provides extensive backwards compatibility with fielded modem and crypto technology, while adding high-order terminal modulation and Turbo coding to further enhance bandwidth efficiency.
Security level exceptions
- Cryptographic Module Specification: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 256 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-30 | 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: 2013-05-30