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DE-PROCESSING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Circuits Technology
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deprocessing
1, record 1, English, deprocessing
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The opposite process to chip fabrication is called deprocessing. ... There are two main applications of deprocessing. One is to remove the passivation layer, exposing the top metal layer for microprobing attacks. Another is to gain access to the deep layers and observe the internal structure of the chip. Three basic deprocessing methods are used: wet chemical etching, plasma etching, also known as dry etching, and mechanical polishing ... 2, record 1, English, - deprocessing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- de-processing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- retrait de couches
1, record 1, French, retrait%20de%20couches
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- deprocessing 2, record 1, French, deprocessing
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attaque invasive qui consiste à retirer des couches du circuit intégré pour comprendre comment il est construit et ainsi le contrefaire. 1, record 1, French, - retrait%20de%20couches
Record 1, Key term(s)
- de-processing
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tecnología de los circuitos electrónicos
- Seguridad de IT
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- desprocesamiento
1, record 1, Spanish, desprocesamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ataque invasivo que revela la estructura interna de un circuito integrado con fines de falsificación. 1, record 1, Spanish, - desprocesamiento
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