1/18/2012 9:18:39 AM

EE Times: Counterfeit chip R&D launched for DoD suppliers

EE Times

MANHASSET, NY -- The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering has partnered with Applied DNA Sciences on research and further development of APDN’s SigNature DNA product for preventing counterfeiting of computer chips.

The “nanosecurity” R&D effort is to help prevent counterfeiting of computer chips for the $20 billion defense industry chip market.

The effort will include the integration of new methods for DNA deposition on nanoelectronics wafers and computer chips both prior to, and including, final packaging to ensure the integrity and security of processed wafers, according to Tuesday's announcement. Read More