MEP EP#289: Snicker Bar Integrated Components

MEP EP#289: Snicker Bar Integrated Components

Minor correction from last week. IEC 60950-1 was withdrawn in December of 2020, and has been replaced by IEC 62368-1 (Product Safety testing standard for “Information Technology Equipment” and Audio Video Equipment)

Defcon 29

• How was it?
• Attendance
• Favorite thing
• Badge
  • Results?
  • Reception
• Talks

TI soic oddities?

• TL072
• Large indicator mark
• Laser marking has the TI logo but the line goes through the dimple
• Very offset marking
• Sharp cut body?

Tasty Chips

• https://www.tastychips.nl/
• SSI2140
• Based on the original core of the SSM2040 (Solid State Micro Technology for Music )
• Voltage Controlled Multi-Mode Filter
  • Four variable transconductance cells with i-v buffers
  • Q-compensation
  • Temperature compensated
• http://www.soundsemiconductor.com/

Interesting reverse engineering tactics?

• In regards to customer projects?
• How often do you have to reverse engineer products or designs?