MYK-15A Caribou Ground Unit

Uplink Security for Government Applications

• Satellite ground station command uplink encryptor with vehicle simulator/echo loop decryptor
• Cryptographically compatible with the Caribou VLSI microcircuit
• Satisfies NSTISSP-No. 12, National Information Assurance Policy for U.S. Space Systems
• Bypass function in all operational configurations
• RS-422 Binary or Ternary PT and CT I/O Ports
• RS-232C I/O for configuration control and status, plain text and cipher text
• Maximum data rate of 5Mbps (RS-422)
• Unclassified Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI)
• Control input and status available via front panel or computer interface
• 3.5" high, 19" wide rack mount design with modern front panel interface
• Key fill interface; accepts keys on standard floppy diskettes with full key mapping capabilities Key storage of 256 traffic keys (maximum)
• Built-in Self Test, Power Transient Detection, and Checkword testing
• Designed to meet NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 and MIL-STD-461C EMI/EMC standards
• Compliant with FCC and UL requirements

• Data Rate: TTL IRS-422 I/O: Up to 5 Mbps
• Operating Voltage: 110 to 220 V AC
• PT Data Formats: RS-422, Binary (NRZ-L); Ternary; RS-232C
• CT Data Formats: RS-422, Binary (NRZ-L); Ternary; RS-232C
• Remote Control: RS-232C or RS-422 (GCD)
• MTBF: >100K hours (est.)
• Key Selection: Up to 256 Keys
• Key Fill: Black Key Fill via front panel
• MTBF: >100K hours (est.)
• Weight: 25 lbs.
• Size: 3.5" high x 19" wide x 23" deep
• Unit Classification: Unclassified COMSEC Controlled Item