Macronix ArmorFlash MX78 series
Caveat: The output of the DRBG may not be used to generate keys.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4258 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Macronix International Co., Ltd. · website |
| Hardware versions | MX78U64A00F, MX78U64B00G, MX78U128A00F, MX78U128B00G, MX78U256A00F, MX78U256B00G, MX78L64A00F, MX78L64B00G, MX78L128A00F, MX78L128B00G, MX78L256A00F, MX78L256B00G |
Module description
The ArmorFlash is a hardware cryptographic module which implements advanced cryptographic algorithms, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptography. ArmorFlash is a security solution for a wide range of identification, authentication and encryption requirements for automotive, computing and industrial environments, as a device peripheral to the MCU, with the application controlling the storage of the module.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-27 | Initial | Asia Pacific IT Laboratory, TUV NORD |
| 2022-09-28 | Update | Asia Pacific IT Laboratory, TUV NORD |
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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2022-06-27, 2022-09-28