KIT-223A Ground Unit

The KIT-223A is Mykotronx's encryption/decryption ground unit for the KI-23 system.

• A Type 1 upgrade to the Safenet Mykotronx MYK-3B unit.
• Endorsed by the National Security Agency for Type 1 and Type 2 applications.
• Cryptographically compatible with the KI-23 LSI (MYK-1, MYK-2, KIR-23, or KIV-123).
• TEMPEST NACSIM 5100A Compliant. Backward compatible with existing Government units.
• Transmitter and Echo Receive operation with Bypass. Removable Key PROM Drawer for audit or lock-up.
• Control input and status output available via Front Panel or computer interface.
• Built in Power Transient Detector and Self-Test. Controlled Cryptographic item (unclassified without key).
• Rack Mountable
• Approved for encryption of data through TOP SECRET Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI)

• Size: 19" W x 5.5" H x 18" D
• Weight: 33 pounds
• Power: 115 V AC, 15 watts
• Bit Rate: Up to 1 Mbits/sec.
• Key Selection: Up to 32 keys
• Alarm Checks: 9 checks with visual and audible warnings
• Traffic Data Input/Output:
  Ternary, Binary, (RS-232); or RS-422.
  Off-line or in-line operation.
• Remote Interface-Serial: Gate, clock, data (RS-422 or RS-232)
• Connector: D Type

Follow this link to view typical uplink configuration diagrams for the KIT-223A.

Mykotronx also offers the MYK-1 rad hard VLSI chip for KI-23 embedment applications.