Predictive Modeling of High-Power Electromagnetic Effects on Electronics (Postprint)
Abstract
The ability to understand and predict the effects on electronic systems that might result from an intentional electromagnetic interference (EMI) attack is of great importance in defending critical electronic systems against such a threat. In this paper, we focus on predicting the response of a microcontroller to a high-power electromagnetic waveform. We will describe our approach and present results from experimental investigations as well as modeling of the response of different microcontrollers to the direct injection of a radiofrequency signal into clock and signal lines. We will describe how our results shed light on the broader problem of predicting the response of a general digital system to a high-power electromagnetic waveform. Future work will involve investigating the susceptibility of other instructions and other injection sites, as well as extending our approach to the case of free-field illumination.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA590071
Entities
People
- Aaron Taylor
- David Brumit
- David Dietz
- James Duffey
- Nicholas Estep
- Sameer Hemmady
- Susumu Yakura
- Timothy Clarke
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory