An Extremely Massive High-Quality True-Random Binary Data Stream Generator

Abstract

The design and the operation of a hardware uniform-distribution true-random binary data generator are presented. This device implements a recent idea to utilize parallel interface EPROM ICs that are already considered obsolete, but when brought into an abnormal state by specific programming, tend to behave as a physical true-randomness generating core. The proposal in this paper aims to derive the most of productivity and quality from this approach, by further violating the EPROM’s normal operation rules and by surrounding the core with a latest technology control unit. The latter provides also a high-speed PCI Express computer interface to the device.