1. A system for classifying an unknown electronic component comprising: an electronic component interface for electrically interfacing with the unknown electronic component; a sensor adapted to measure a power consumption signal of the unknown electronic component during an idle state via said electronic component interface; a control unit configured to: process said power consumption signal of the unknown electronic component measured during said idle state to generate an intrinsic noise signature unique to the unknown electronic component; retrieve previously-stored information regarding power consumption signals measured during an idle state of a plurality of electronic components; compare said intrinsic noise signature of the unknown electronic component and said retrieved previously-stored information regarding power consumption signals; and classify the unknown electronic component based on the comparison of said processed power consumption signal of the unknown electronic component and said retrieved previously-stored information regarding power consumption signals.