Hardware trojan detection using path delay based side-channel analysis and reinforcement learning
US11775693B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06N3/092
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure describes systems and methods for test pattern generation to detect a hardware Trojan using delay-based analysis. One such method comprises determining a set of initial test patterns to activate the hardware Trojan within an integrated circuit design; and generating a set of succeeding test patterns to activate the hardware Trojan within the integrated circuit design using a reinforcement learning model. The set of initial test patterns can be applied as an input to the reinforcement learning model. Further, the reinforcement learning model can be trained with a stochastic learning scheme to increase a probability of triggering one or more rare nodes in the integrated circuit design and identify optimal test vectors to maximize delay-based side-channel sensitivity when the hardware Trojan is activated in the integrated circuit design. Other methods and systems are also provided.
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