Abstract: Techniques are provided to prevent undesired and/or unauthorized analysis and access to electronic components designs. A shield can be utilized to prevent invasive and/or non-invasive analysis methods such as the use of x-rays to determine the structural configuration and/or component makeup of an embedded antenna. In addition, a damageable material that can be utilized alone or in conjunction with the shield is also provided. When attempting to access the antenna and/or components included therein, any inappropriate force or exposure to certain elements, such as heat, will cause the material and the antenna and/or the components therein to be damaged or melted beyond a point of useful recognition for the entity. Furthermore, thin films can be utilized to construct one or more portions of the antenna to the same effect. In addition, the antenna and/or components can be configured for actively reconfiguring a resonant frequency of the antenna.

Abstract: Techniques are provided to prevent undesired and/or unauthorized analysis and access to electronic components designs. A shield can be utilized to prevent invasive and/or non-invasive analysis methods such as the use of x-rays to determine the structural configuration and/or component makeup of an embedded antenna. In addition, a damageable material that can be utilized alone or in conjunction with the shield is also provided. When attempting to access the antenna and/or components included therein, any inappropriate force or exposure to certain elements, such as heat, will cause the material and the antenna and/or the components therein to be damaged or melted beyond a point of useful recognition for the entity. Furthermore, thin films can be utilized to construct one or more portions of the antenna to the same effect. In addition, the antenna and/or components can be configured for actively reconfiguring a resonant frequency of the antenna.