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Debug port disable mechanism

US7117352B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2002
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/318533
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A circuit generally comprising a debug port and a processor is disclosed. The processor may be configured to (i) bootstrap to a first memory, (ii) disable said debug port while in a first mode of at least three modes, (iii) authenticate said debug port while in a second mode of said modes and (iv) disable said debug port in response to failing said authentication.

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