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Robust FPGA based True Random Number Generator utilizing Oscillatory Metastability in Transition Effect Ring Oscillators

@inproceedings{Varchola2015RobustFB,
  title={Robust FPGA based True Random Number Generator utilizing Oscillatory Metastability in Transition Effect Ring Oscillators},
  author={Michal Varchola and Milos Drutarovsk{\'y}},
  year={2015}
}
We present novel architecture for True Random Number Generator based on Transition Effect Ring Oscillators. The TRNG consists of 16 transition effect oscillators and also malfunction detector. The malfunction detector can evaluate each TRNG bit right after it was generated. The evaluation utilizes described TRNG mathematical model. Our designed True Random Number Generator is implemented in Actel Fusion FPGA and passes the NIST 800-22 test suite for randomness. Key-Words: TRNG, Oscillatory… 
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