Towards a Dependable True Random Number Generator With Self-Repair Capabilities Articles uri icon

publication date

  • January 2018

start page

  • 247

end page

  • 256

issue

  • 1

volume

  • 65

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1549-8328

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1558-0806

abstract

  • Many secure-critical systems rely on true random number generators that must guarantee their operational functionality during its intended life. To this end, these generators are subject to intensive online testing in order to discover any flaws in their operation. The dependability of the different blocks that compose the system is crucial to guarantee the security. In this paper, we provide some general guidelines for designers to create more dependable true random number generators. In addition, a case of study where the system dependability has been improved is presented.

subjects

  • Electronics

keywords

  • trngs; dependability; self-repairable; on-line testing