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Device and method for protecting confidential data in an electronic circuit powered by a power supply

US11829178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2021
Grant dateNov 28, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/12
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An embodiment electronic circuit power supply device is configured to: flow, through a first conductor connected to a node, a first current that is an image of a second current consumed by the electronic circuit; flow a third current through a second conductor connected to the node; regulate a potential of the node to a constant value by acting on the third current; flow a fourth constant current through a third conductor connected to the node; and consume a fifth current that is an image of the third current.

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