MTM-203 Satellite Mobile Transceiver
MTM-203 Satellite Mobile Transceiver, from Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #928 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.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 928 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N CMDC-203-X0GA1, Revision A2 |
| Firmware versions | Commercial Firmware: C.3.7.Y and C.3.7.Z, and Boot Code: 2.3.E |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
CMDC's MTM-203 is a small, low power L-Band satellite transceiver for power, weight and space-restrictive applications. The MTM-203 is designed for easy integration into systems that benefit from secure, near real-time, over-the-horizon communications. The MTM-203 is based on battlefield proven technology that enables many new applications, such as handheld and covert devices. The module provides messaging connectivity worldwide with other mobile and terrestrial connected users of CMDC's proprietary network. CMDC's products operate on a variety of satellite providers without reconfiguration.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
AES (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); DES; RNG (non-compliant); Triple-DES (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-18 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2008-04-29 | Update | |
| 2008-12-03 | Update |
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: 2008-03-18, 2008-04-29, 2008-12-03