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On-chip aging sensor and counterfeit integrated circuit detection method

US10298236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2016
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/4402
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An on-chip aging sensor and associated methods for detecting counterfeit integrated circuits are shown. In one example, the on-chip aging sensor is integrated within a chip. In one example, the on-chip sensor includes both an on-chip age sensor, and an antifuse memory block including static information unique to the chip.

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