MYK-14 Centurion Ground Unit

Exportable Encryptor/Decryptor for Commercial Satellite Systems

This exportable ground unit implements the Centurion commercial algorithm, and is used to safeguard satellite command uplinks. Key features include built-in authentication, Electronic Codebook operation mode, remote control and interface compatibility with MYK-15 (Caribou) and MYK-16 (Cardholder) ground units.

• Satellite Ground Station command uplink encryptors with Vehicle Simulator/Echo Loop decryptors.
• Command format compatibility with Caribou and Cardholder.
• Bypass function in all operational configurations.
• RS-422 Binary or Ternary plaintext and ciphertext I/O ports.
• RS-232C I/O for configuration control and status and PT I/O.
• Key fill interface; accepts keys on standard floppy diskettes with full key mapping capabilities.
• Control input and status available via front panel or computer interface.
• Rack mount design with modern front panel interface.
• Built-in self test, power transient detection, and checkword testing.
• Traffic data interface formats—Ternary and Binary.

• Data Rate: TTL RS-422 I/O - Up to 1.25 Mbps
• Operating Voltage: 110/220 Vac
• Power: 75 Watts Maximum
• Weight: 20 lbs.
• Size: 3.5" high x 19" wide x 20" deep
• Data Interface: TTL I/O or ECL I/O
• PT Data Formats:
  RS-422, Binary (NRZ-L);q Ternary, RS-232-C
• CT Data Formats:
  RS-422, Binary (NRZ-L and NRZ-M);
  Ternary, RS-232-C
• Remote Control: RS-232C or RS-422
• Key Selection: Up to 256 Keys
• Key Fill: Via Front Panel
• MTBF: Greater than 50,000 hours (est.)
Subject to change without notice.

The MYK-42 Centurion VLSI Microcircuit
The exportable MYK-42 VLSI Microcircuit used to implement the Centurion algorithm in flight components, is also available through Safenet Mykotronx.

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