Product Name: Secure Satellite Communications Encryption Unit (CDU-200)
Manufacturer Name: L3Harris Technologies
Product Description: The Secure Satellite Communications Encryption Unit (CDU-200) by L3Harris Telemetry & RF Products is a cutting-edge integrated decryptor designed to enhance the security of satellite command links. Leveraging over 35 years of expertise in aerospace technology, the CDU-200 utilizes a one-time programmable FPGA and a FIPS 197-compliant AES-256 algorithm to secure uplink data and authenticate commands, all within a compact and lightweight housing. This next-generation unit serves as a direct drop-in replacement for the CDU-100, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems while maintaining identical command, data, and telemetry operations. With a telemetry capacity of 64 bits for health and status reporting and a mission life of up to 15 years, the CDU-200 is engineered for reliability in high-stakes environments. It supports data rates up to 1 Mbps with 16 selectable keys, making it suitable for various applications, including those requiring compliance with CNSSP-12 and SECRET and BELOW (SAB) standards for both domestic and allied use.
Country: United States
Status: Published
Main Category: Product Directory | IT / Cyber / Software / Computing Technologies
Sub-Categories: ENCRYPTION DEVICES AND SOFTWARES | CYBER SECURITY DOMAIN AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | SATELLITES AND SPACE TEHCNOLOGIES (AERO) | CYBER DEFENCE
