Demonstration of Three True Random Number Generator Circuits Using Memristor Created Entropy and Commercial Off-the-Shelf Components

Authors

Scott Stoller, Boise State University
Kristy A. Campbell, Boise State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2021

Abstract

In this work, we build and test three memristor-based true random number generator (TRNG) circuits: two previously presented in the literature and one which is our own design. The functionality of each circuit is assessed using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Statistical Test Suite (STS). The TRNG circuits were built using commercially available off-the-shelf parts, including the memristor. The results of this work confirm the usefulness of memristors for successful implementation of TRNG circuits, as well as the ease with which a TRNG can be built using simple circuit designs and off-the-shelf breadboard circuit components.

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Publication Information

Stoller, Scott and Campbell, Kristy A.. (2021). "Demonstration of Three True Random Number Generator Circuits Using Memristor Created Entropy and Commercial Off-the-Shelf Components". Entropy, 23(3), 371-1 - 371-15. https://doi.org/10.3390/e23030371