The KIV-7 family of embeddable KG-84
communications security (COMSEC) modules are lightweight, compact, commercial
off-the-shelf (COTS) cryptographic devices that provide protection for
digital and voice communications. The KIV-7 provides security protection
through TOP SECRET, depending on the classification of the fill key. There
are currently three models in the KIV-7 family: the normal speed (KIV-7),
the high-speed (KIV-7HS), and the high-speed revision A (KIV-7HSA). The
KIV-7 cryptographic device was designed as a miniaturized KG-84A/C and
intended to be completely interoperable with KG-84A/Cs, however, the KIV-7
and the KIV-7HS contain the Windster processor chip, which has some performance
anomalies that prevent total KG-84A/C interoperability. The KIV-7HSA with
the Presidio processor chip is being evaluated to ensure it resolves the
Windster chip anomalies and is scheduled to be available in the year 2000.
Only the high-speed version (KIV-7HS) is now being manufactured. The miniaturization
of the KIV-7 family units makes them suitable for space and load constrained
environments (e.g., aboard submarines or vehicle mount).
The KIV-7 has storage for up to 10 traffic
encryption keys, which simplifies multinet communications. A removable
cryptographic ignition key (CIK) prevents unauthorized access and protects
all internally stored keys. The KIV-7 fill interface is compatible with
both DS-101 (AN/CYZ-10 Data Transfer Device [DTD]) and DS-102 (KYK-13,
KYX-15, KOI-18) common fill devices. When unkeyed or when the CIK is removed;
and not collocated, the KIV-7 is handled as an UNCLASSIFIED controlled
cryptographic item (CCI). When the KIV-7 is keyed, it is handled at the
classification level of the highest level of stored key.
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| The KIV-7 was originally designed in 1992
by Allied Signal as a single channel encryptor. It is a workhorse for the
US government. (Photo courtesy of U.S.N) |
The KIV-7 Rack Assembly provides both electrical
and mechanical interfaces to accommodate 2, 4, or 8 KIV-7 units.
The 19-inch rack assembly is designed for installation into any standard
19-inch cabinet that meets the design requirements of RS-410. The Pulse
Engineering KIV-7 Dual Slot Frame Model 3014-1 contains one auto ranging
power supply (85-260 VAC) for standard line power operation. The Pulse
Engineering KIV-7 Dual Slot Frame Model 3014-2 contains two power supplies
(85-132 VAC, a redundant with automatic switch-over) for standard line
power operation. The Pulse Engineering KIV-7 Four Slot Frame Model 3016-1
contains one auto ranging power supply (100-240 VAC) for standard line
power operation. The Pulse Engineering KIV-7 Four Slot Frame Model 3016-2
contains two auto ranging power supplies (100-240 VAC, a redundant with
automatic switch-over) for standard line power operation. The Pulse Engineering
KIV-7 Eight Slot Frame Model 3018-1 contains one auto ranging power supply
(100-240 VAC) for standard line power operation. The Pulse Engineering
KIV-7 Eight Slot Frame Model 3018-2 contains two auto ranging power supplies
(100-240 VAC, a redundant with automatic switch-over) for standard line
power operation. The Rainbow Mykotronx KIV-7 Eight Slot Frame, P/N 4061242-0501,
contains two auto ranging power supplies (115 VAC, a redundant with automatic
switch-over) for standard line power operation.
CHARACTERISTICS
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EQUIPMENT
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HEIGHT (in)
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WIDTH (in)
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DEPTH (in)
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WEIGHT (lb)
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DATA RATE
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| KIV-7 |
1.68 |
5.88 |
8.00 |
3.0 |
512 Kbps - synchronous;
32 kbps asynchronous |
| KIV-7HS |
1.68 |
5.88 |
8.00 |
3.0 |
1.544 Mbps - synchronous;
288 kbps - asynchronous |
| KIV-7HSA |
1.68 |
5.88 |
8.00 |
3.0 |
2.048 Mbps - synchronous;
288 kbps - asynchronous |
| KIV-7HSB |
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Speeds up to 2.048 Mbit/s |
| KIV-7M |
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Speeds up to 50 Mbit/s and also the High Assurance
Internet Protocol Interoperability Specification (HAIPIS) |
KIV-7/7HS/7HSA
Power: 5.0 Vdc, 3 W Typical, 5 W Maximum,
3.6 Vdc Lithium battery
Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +55°C
Humidity: 10 to 90% Non-condensing
Vibration: 2g rms, 50 to 2000 Hz random, 10
minutes per axis
MTBF:
> 77,000 hours @ +25°C, Ground Benign Environment
> 17,000 hours @ +25°C, Naval Sheltered
Environment
Manufacturer: Rainbow Mykotronx Inc;.Pulse
Engineering
Unit Price:
KIV-7 – No longer produced
KIV-7HS – $3,355 (Jan, 2001)
KIV-7HSA – $3,900 (Jan, 2001)
Credits and Contributors:
1) US Navy COMSEC web page. https://infosec.navy.mil/TEST/PRODUCTS/CRYPTO
2) Ralph Simpson <ralphenator(at)gmail.com>
3) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KIV-7
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