Astro Subscriber Motorola Advanced Crypto Engine (MACE)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and configured to Overall Level 3 per Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2358 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 3 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single-chip |
| Vendor | Motorola Solutions, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 5185912Y01, 5185912Y03 and 5185912Y05 |
| Firmware versions | R01.05.12 and [R01.00.00 or (R01.00.00 and R02.00.00)] |
Module description
The MACE cryptographic processor is used in security modules embedded in Motorola's Astro family of radio systems products. It provides secure voice and data capabilities as well as APCO Over-The-Air-Rekeying and advanced key management.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
AES MAC (AES Cert. #819, vendor affirmed; P25 AES OTAR); LFSR; NDRNG
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-13 | 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: 2015-04-13