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Armada Mobile Processor

FIPS 140-2 certificate #2166 · Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. · data as of 2026-09-15

Armada Mobile Processor, from Marvell Semiconductor, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2166 at overall level 3. 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.

Historical. Moved to historical list in accordance with SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition (AES/TDES key wrapping). Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: None

Certificate

Certificate number2166
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level3
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentSingle-chip
VendorMarvell Semiconductor, Inc. · website
Hardware versionsArmada PXA-2128[1] and Armada PXA-610[2]
Firmware versions2128-1.1[1] and 610-1.1[2]

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

Marvell’s ARMADA PXA2128 and ARMADA PXA610 are application processors (PXA2128 is multicore) ideally suited for smartphones and tablets that enable a seamless connected lifestyle. Designed in low-power 40-nanometer (nm) process and featuring the Marvell Hybrid Symmetric Multi-Processing (hSMP) technology, they provide new levels of secure internet and multimedia performance, while achieving industry-leading battery life. Featuring Marvell optimized ARMv7 dual high-performance mobile processors with hSMP running at up to 1.2GHz, the ARMADA PXA2128 and PXA610 provide robust 3D graphics, video,

Security level exceptions

  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (7)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES1982, 2133
DRBG182, 238
ECDSA287, 323
HMAC1195, 1303
RSA1028, 1102
SHS1737, 1857
Triple-DES1285, 1357

Other algorithms

EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 256 bits of encryption strength); AES (Certs. #1982 and #2133, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 128 or 256 bits of encryption strength)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2014-06-09InitialADVANCED DATA SECURITY

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: 2014-06-09

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