83 - Counterfeiting Prevention

Aging Detectors

Hardware that measures the oxidation in the MOSFETs in an IC to detect aging

Hardware Metering

Manufacturer measure to specifically log and measure produced units and keep track of them

IC Activation

Measure implemented in ICs to be activated only by the manufacturer, to deter illicit use

IP Protection via Camouflage

Standard cells (cells used in ICs) are redesigned to "anonymize" themselves, to be unable to be told apart

PUF - Physically Unclonable Functions

A PUF is a mechanism that generates a stable different ID for every same device without programming or storing it. It can't be reverse engineered, and even if an ID is discovered you can't clone it