Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing had nine patents in cybersecurity during Q1 2024. The patents filed by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd in Q1 2024 focus on methods and systems for enhancing security in semiconductor devices. This includes generating model authentication codes based on device characterization descriptions, extracting and hashing information from integrated circuit trim and redundancy data, generating security keys using physically unclonable functions, and authenticating devices based on hash algorithms and bit sequences. These innovations aim to improve the security and reliability of integrated circuit devices. GlobalData’s report on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing grant share with cybersecurity as a theme is 55% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Recent Patents

Application: Simulation model authentication (Patent ID: US20240095431A1)

The patent filed by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd discloses a method for using a semiconductor device characterization description in circuit simulation management. The method involves accessing the characterization description, a starter code, generating a model authentication code (MAC) based on these inputs, and transmitting them to a model interface (MI). The MI then compares the MAC with a stored characterization description to allow or disallow simulation based on the match.

Furthermore, the method includes generating multiple MACs based on different starter codes, accessing expiration dates for the characterization description, and determining if the description has expired. The system also involves a model generation system and a MI that communicate to facilitate the simulation process. The MI is responsible for comparing MACs, communicating with a simulator, and making decisions on allowing or disallowing simulation based on the authentication codes and expiration dates. This approach ensures secure and controlled access to semiconductor device characterization descriptions for accurate circuit simulations.

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