Microelectronic security coatings
US8211538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/249955
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A security coating on an electronic circuit assembly comprises a mesh coating that may have a unique signature pattern and comprise materials that easily produce an image of the signature so that it is possible to determine if reverse engineering has been attempted. Spaces in the mesh may include electrical components to erase circuit codes to destroy the functionality and value of the protected die if the mesh coated is disturbed. The voids may include compositions to enhance the mesh signature and abrade the circuit if tampering takes place.
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