How to Fool an ADC, Part II - Hiding Destruction of Turbine with a Little Help of Signal Processing

Explore the critical role of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) in connecting the analog and digital worlds in this 51-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the fundamentals of ADCs, their functionality, and importance in modern systems. Examine potential vulnerabilities in ADC interpretation and learn about techniques to manipulate ADC data. Gain insights into aliasing, filtering, and signal processing concepts. Witness practical demonstrations, including a Python simulation, showcasing how ADCs can be fooled. Analyze various ADC types, their susceptibilities, and potential causes for manipulation. Understand the implications of ADC vulnerabilities in embedded systems, industrial control systems, and everyday devices.

Introduction
What is an ADC
How an ADC works
Analog world
Aliasing
Filtering
Why is this important
How to fool an ADC
Overview
Attacking the ADC
Summary
Functional Diagram
Setup
Filter
Demo
Why does this happen
Simulation on Python
Next Device
Code
Why it works
More ADCs
Possible Causes