NVIDIA Corporation
PROTECTING CHIPS FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE ATTACKS USING AN ANTENNA

Abstract:

This disclosure relates to detecting and responding to electromagnetic (EM) pulse attacks on integrated circuits. As such, the disclosure provides an on-chip EM pulse protection circuit that detects EM pulse attacks, generates an alarm in response thereof, and performs a defensive action to protect the integrated circuit. The EM pulse protection circuit can be used with various integrated circuits or manufactured chips in which, for example, there is a desire to keep information secure, maintain the security of the chip, secure boot processes, and/or protect private keys.