RTL-TDEA Crypto Module
RTL-TDEA Crypto Module, from Real Time Logic, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #416 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: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 416 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip embedded |
| Vendor | Real Time Logic, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N RTL-P200006 Rev A Version 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The RTL-TDEA Crypto Module is a PCI card developed to encrypt and decrypt serial user data using Triple Data Encryption (TDEA) algorithms certified to FIPS-140-2 Level 2 security requirements. The certified TDEA algorithms include TECB, TCBC Encrypt and TCFB-64, TOFB-64, Encrypt and Decrypt. The crypto module is a multi-chip embedded short form PCI card (ISA standard) with all of the control functions and encryption algorithms implemented in firmware and hosted in an FPGA. All control of the module is via an RS-232, 9600 Baud DTE UART interface while the data is passed through dedicated RS-422 input and output ports at a rate of up to 10 Mbps.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| Triple-DES | 222 |
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-09 | 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: 2004-04-09