Introducing The DS1142A Glitch Amplifier

We’re excited to introduce the DS1142A 30A Glitch Amplifier, the latest addition to our embedded security portfolio. This new tool redefines how security experts, engineers, and researchers approach power fault injection testing in chips.

Whether you're testing AI chips (Inference AI chips), FPGAs, or advanced SoCs, the DS1142A delivers the precision, power, and flexibility needed to uncover vulnerabilities before attackers do.

Setting the New Benchmark in Power Fault Injection

The world of embedded systems is changing quickly. Devices are getting faster, smarter, and more connected. Many of today’s advanced chips, such as those used in AI and high-performance computing, require much more power than what older solutions were designed to handle.

This isn’t just a technical hurdle; it’s a serious security blind spot. Power fault injection is critical for uncovering hardware vulnerabilities that could compromise an entire system. This type of security testing is especially relevant for the Semiconductor, Government, and Defense industries, as well as many applications where sensitive data needs to be protected at all costs, including payment and industrial IoT. Devices with high-current load require advanced testing; they need tools that can power the target while injecting precise, high-speed glitches into their power supply lines to reveal vulnerabilities that would otherwise remain hidden.

The DS1142A bridges this gap. Purpose-built for today's complex embedded targets, it supports devices drawing up to 30A while maintaining nanosecond-level glitch precision across a wide -4V to +12V output range. This combination enables realistic testing of demanding applications under actual operating conditions.

Seamless Integration

The DS1142A works seamlessly with the DS1050A Next-Generation Embedded Security Testbench, DS1180A Glitch Pattern Generator and Inspector Software, creating a unified, automated fault injection environment. In this setup, the DS1142A and DS1180A are responsible for executing precise and customizable fault injection attacks on the device under test. Meanwhile, the DS1050A captures high-resolution measurements of the device’s response, feeding real-time data into Inspector Software, which provides a centralized interface for test control, visualization, and analysis. This tightly integrated workflow enables security researchers and engineers to conduct sophisticated, repeatable attack campaigns with greater efficiency and insight.

Key features include:

High-current support: Targets drawing up to 30A with glitch-precision timing
Flexible voltage range: Precision glitching from -4V to +12V for diverse target compatibility
Multiple glitch modes: Crowbar, voltage follower, and normal modes for comprehensive testing scenarios
Configurable amplification: 1x, 2x, and 4x modes to match your specific testing requirements

Whether you're validating the resilience of AI accelerators or evaluating the fault tolerance of FPGA-based systems, the DS1142A provides the control and insight needed to uncover vulnerabilities before attackers do.

A Strategic Investment in Device Security

Device security testing is an ongoing process that demands tools capable of evolving with emerging threats. The DS1142A empowers your organization to stay ahead with a solution designed to grow with your needs. Combined with the DS1050A testbench and Inspector Software, it delivers a complete, modular solution engineered for today's requirements and tomorrow's challenges.

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