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Deterministic Tagging Technology for Device Authentication

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Author(s)

Jungjoon Ahn, Joseph J. Kopanski, Yaw S. Obeng, Jihong Kim

Abstract

This paper discusses the development of a rapid, large-scale integration of deterministic dopant placement technique for encoding information in physical structures at the nanoscale. The doped structures inherit identical and customizable radiofrequency (RF) electronic signature, which could be leveraged into an identification feature unique to the tag item. This will allow any manufactured item (integrated circuit, pharmaceutical, etc.) to be uniquely identifiable and authenticatable. Applications of this technology include enabling a secure Internet of Things (IoT) and eliminating counterfeit products.
Proceedings Title
International Conference on IC Design and Technology
September 15 - 17, 2021
Conference Dates
September 15-17, 2021
Conference Location
Dresden, DE
Conference Title
International Conference on IC Design and Technology
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

Deterministic doping, security, Device Authentication, canning probe microscopy
Electronics

Citation

Ahn, J. , Kopanski, J. , Obeng, Y. and Kim, J. (2021), Deterministic Tagging Technology for Device Authentication, International Conference on IC Design and Technology September 15 - 17, 2021, Dresden, DE, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=932554 (Accessed October 22, 2025)

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Created September 16, 2021, Updated November 29, 2022
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