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Protection of a microcontroller

US10984845B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2019
Grant dateApr 20, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B3/52
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment, a method for protecting an electronic circuit includes: detecting a malfunction of the electronic circuit; executing a plurality of waves of countermeasures without interrupting an operation of the electronic circuit; and triggering a reset of the electronic circuit after executing the plurality of waves of countermeasures. An interval between two waves of countermeasures of the plurality of waves of countermeasures is variable.

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