Ground Crypto Processing Unit (TC)
The Ground Crypto Unit performs all necessary tasks to establish a secure link to a trusted remote partner (i.e. satellite). The Ground Crypto Unit is capable of processing CCSDS packets with an arbitrary payload format. Access control and data storage is secured by SmartCards.
- Provides high-security up-/downlink
- Establishes authenticated connection with satellite/airborne unit
- Performs mutual authentication
- Performs key negotiation
- Performs real-time symmetric en- and de-cryption (at up to 1 Mbps)
- Gigabit Ethernet network support
- DSI SmartCard reader for access control
- True random key generation (TRNG) and secure key storage on SmartCard
- Compatible with CCSDS standards
- Uses separate Crypto Board for cryptographic operations
- Data Rate: 1 Mbps
- Data Interfaces: Fiber Optic Gigabit Ethernet , 1 Mbps Fiber Optic In/Out on Crypto Board
- Reference missions: SAR-Lupe, GökTürk
- Dimensions: 19" Rack case (3HE)
