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Astro Subscriber Motorola Advanced Crypto Engine (MACE) - Security Level 3

Motorola Solutions, Inc. - FIPS 140 #3948

historicalLevel 3

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.

Key facts

Scheme
FIPS 140
Certificate
3948
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Security level
Level 3
Status
historical
Vendor
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Module type
Hardware
Embodiment
Single Chip
Lab
UL Verification Services, Inc.
First validated
June 7, 2021
Versions
P/Ns 5185912Y03, 5185912Y05 and 5185912T05; R01.11.00 with [AES256 R01.00.00 and AES256 R02.00.00] and [ADP, DES-XL, DES, DVI-XL and/or DVP-XL R01.00.00]
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode and configured to Overall Level 3 per Section 2 of the Security Policy

Algorithms

  • AES
  • CVL
  • DRBG
  • ECDSA
  • HMAC
  • KTS
  • RSA
  • SHS

Algorithm families of the CAVP certificates listed for this module, plus post-quantum algorithms named in its documents.

CVEs that may affect this product

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Certificates it builds on

  • 2339

Certificate ids found in this certificate's documents (automated extraction).

Documents and sources

Source: sec-certs.org (CRoCS, Masaryk University), from NIST CMVP and the Common Criteria Portal - dataset of September 21, 2026 - synced October 15, 2026

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Astro Subscriber Motorola Advanced Crypto Engine (MACE) - Security Level 3 - FIPS 140 #3948