Inner circuit layers can contain nefarious elements!
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the threat of cyberattacks is constantly growing. As a result, it is more important than ever to take precautions to ensure the security and integrity of electronics systems. One such precaution is to inspect the inner layers of circuit boards for any objects that could compromise their security.
The inner layers of a circuit board are where the majority of the electrical connections are made. If any foreign objects are present, they can cause electrical problems or even create backdoors that allow malicious actors to gain access to the system. This is why it is essential to inspect these layers before using a circuit board in a critical application.
ScanCAD has dedicated services and systems specifically designed to support the complete teardown and analysis of a sample board. Each layer of the board can be imaged at high-resolution and overlaid with the original design data. Then, the features on the board can actually be inspected against the original design data to confirm that everything is within spec and that nothing has been omitted or added. Inspecting one or two boards out of a large run, to ensure there is nothing unexpected, is a small price to pay for the assurance that the board is manufactured exactly to spec.
The inner layers of a circuit board are where the majority of the electrical connections are made. If any foreign objects are present, they can cause electrical problems or even create backdoors that allow malicious actors to gain access to the system. This is why it is essential to inspect these layers before using a circuit board in a critical application.
ScanCAD has dedicated services and systems specifically designed to support the complete teardown and analysis of a sample board. Each layer of the board can be imaged at high-resolution and overlaid with the original design data. Then, the features on the board can actually be inspected against the original design data to confirm that everything is within spec and that nothing has been omitted or added. Inspecting one or two boards out of a large run, to ensure there is nothing unexpected, is a small price to pay for the assurance that the board is manufactured exactly to spec.