Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Daniel Thomas Riedler

Eric Jonathan Deal

Matthew Brandon Gately

Mark Willard Johnson

Joshua Jay Norem

Chad Steven O'Neill

An apparatus includes an array processor to process array data in response to information contained in a packet, wherein the packet comprises a set of fields specifying configuration information for processing the array.

Apparatus for array processor with program packets and associated methods

An apparatus includes an array processor to process array data in response to a set of macro-instructions. A macro-instruction in the set of macro-instructions performs loop operations, array iteration operations, and/or arithmetic logic unit (ALU) operations.

Processor with macro-instruction achieving zero-latency data movement

A system and method for minimizing the likelihood that the secret key used by a bootloader is compromised is disclosed. A bootloader is installed on the device. The bootloader is a software program that performs many functions. These functions may include checking the checksum of the incoming software image for integrity, decrypting the incoming software image using a secret key, deleting data in the FLASH memory, installing the new software image in the FLASH memory and other functions. The bootloader utilizes various techniques to track the versions of the software image being installed. The method counts the number of incomplete attempts that are made when trying to update the software image. By monitoring these parameters, the bootloader can determine when a malicious actor is attempting a side channel attack. In response, the bootloader may not allow a new software image to be loaded or the secret key to be accessed.

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