Questions tagged [obfuscation]
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How many wiring combinations exist for an n-pin cable/connector?
This is more a pedantic question about the possible number of wiring permutations inherent to an n-pin connector and cable. Note combinations imply that elements may be used more than once (combined),...
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How to prevent hacking a circuit?
What are some ways to prevent hacking a circuit? Of course no circuit can be completely obfuscated. Here are some suggestions I've seen:
1) Scraping the serial numbers off of parts
2) Tainting the ...
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Adding Controlled Noise to Signal
I want to add noise to some signal. I have the option to add the noise via the software API of the system. But I also have the option to add the noise in the hardware circuit itself so there is no ...
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Can I remove the labels from ICs?
In another question I asked about ways one might obfuscate the design of a system, to prevent unauthorized cloning. One suggestion was that IC manufacturers are often willing to put custom labels on ...
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How can I go about obfuscating the design of my circuits and embedded controls?
I am working on a new power converter, which will likely see significant sales into China. Similar designs by my company have a history of being cloned by entities in that region. To mitigate this, I'...
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