Introducing agileSecure anti-tamper security portfolio
Agile Analog’s tamper detection IP is a comprehensive set of sensors and monitors designed to detect a wide variety of physical attacks and side-channel attacks (SCAs). T
Vendor:
Agile Analog
Category:
Voltage Monitor
Power-OK Monitor
The agilePOK is a Power OK monitor that consists of a voltage reference and comparators to set a programmable high and low thresh…
Overview
The agilePOK is a Power OK monitor that consists of a voltage reference and comparators to set a programmable high and low threshold level for power supply integrity detection. The number of trigger outputs can be customized and each threshold can be adjusted during operation to support DVFS operation. This monitor can be used to detect loss of power or attacks to the power supply.
Agile Analog designs are based on tried and tested architectures to ensure reliability and functionality. Our design methodology is programmatic, systematic and repeatable leading to analog IP that is more verifiable, more robust and more reliable. Our methodology also allows us to quickly re-target our IP to different process options. We support all the major foundries including TSMC, GlobalFoundries, Intel Foundry, Samsung Foundry, UMC and Other Foundries.
Key features
- Active current: 100μA (Max)
- Upper and lower trimmable thresholds
- Number of threshold steps: 16
- Threshold accuracy: ±10%
- Silicon area: 0.075 mm² in 4nm technology
Block Diagram
agilePOK block diagram
Benefits
- Low current consumption: Low current consumption for power sensitive applications
- Programmable threshold levels: High and low threshold levels trimmed to compensate for process variations
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
agilePOK
Vendor
Agile Analog
Type
Silicon IP
Files
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Provider
HQ:
United Kingdom
Learn more about Voltage Monitor IP core
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What tamper detection IP brings to SoC designs
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Understanding security certification and how analog IP can help
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Frequently asked questions about Voltage Monitor IP cores
What is Power-OK Monitor?
Power-OK Monitor is a Voltage Monitor IP core from Agile Analog listed on Semi IP Hub.
How should engineers evaluate this Voltage Monitor?
Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this Voltage Monitor IP.
Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?
Yes. Buyers can compare this product with similar semiconductor IP cores or IP families based on category, provider, process options, and structured technical specifications.