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TRNG1
True Random and Pseudorandom Number Generator Core
 

General Description

The true random generator core implements true random number generation. The core passes the American NIST Special Publication 800-22 and Diehard Random Tests Suites. It is compliant with FIPS 140-2 Annex C.

Basic core is very small (8,000 gates) and contains the random seed source and a PRNG1 cryptographically secure pseudo-random generator core.

The design is fully synchronous, with the exception of the seed part, and available in both source and netlist form.

The core is supplied as portable Verilog (VHDL version available) thus allowing customers to carry out an internal code review to ensure its security.

Base Core Features

  • Satisfies Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-2 Annex C (“approved” random number generator) from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Passes the requirements of the NIST SP 800-22.
  • High security (128 bit entropy; 256 version available)
  • Initial seed provided from internal entropy source
  • Automatic re-seeding
  • High data rate
  • Completely self-contained: does not require external memory
  • Available as fully functional and synthesizable Verilog.
  • Deliverables include synthesis scripts
 

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Applications

  • Secure wireless communications, including IEEE 802.16 WiMAX, 802.11 Wi-Fi WLAN, 802.15.3, 802.15.4 (ZigBee), MBOA, 802.16e
  • Electronic financial transactions, smart cards
  • Content protection, digital rights management (DRM), set-top boxes
  • Secure video surveillance systems
  • Military communication systems
  • Encrypted data storage
  • Secure RFID

 

 

Pin Description

Name Type Description
CLK Input Core clock signal
CEN Input Synchronous enable signal. When LOW the core ignores all its inputs and all its outputs must be ignored.
MODE Input When HIGH, the START will initiate a pseudo-random generate operation based on the initial seed (normal mode). When LOW, the START going high will force a true random re-seed (external entropy can also be applied via the SEED input).
START Input Starts the core operation
RESET Input Asynchronous core reset
SRESET Input Synchronous core reset
QREADY Input External circuitry is ready for the data
DONE Output Indicates the completion of a re-seed or generate operation
Q[ ] Output Output of pseudorandom data
QVALID Output Core is driving valid data on the Q bus
SEED[ ] Input Input of seed data. Ignored in the normal mode.
SVALID Input Seed data is valid
FAULT Output Internal seed source is not operational
 

Function Description

TRNG1 can be operated in two modes: forced re-seeding and normal. During the normal operation, asserting START causes the core to output the random numbers on its Q output. The numbers are produced by the random number generator based on internal entropy source and the data on the SEED input. Re-seeding in the normal mode occurs automatically.
In the forced re-seeding mode the internal entropy source is directly used to generate the random numbers.

 

Available Versions

The TRNG1 core is available in with different datapath widths and throughputs.