Integrated laser auto-destruct system for electronic components
US9704817B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2203/178
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method and system for securing proprietary semiconductor IC components including a target semiconductor IC; at least one laser diode array disposed adjacent to the target semiconductor IC and coupled thereto; a power supply coupled to the at least one laser diode array; a sensor for sensing a predetermined parameter operatively coupled to the laser diode array through the power supply; wherein the sensor detects the existence of a predetermined event and as a result of the detection of the predetermined event activates the power supply and energizes the laser diode array, causing the laser diode array to project focused laser energy into the target semiconductor IC, damaging the target semiconductor IC.
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