Random signal generator

A random signal generator uses a folded MOS transistor, whose drain-source current includes a random component, as an electronic noise source. The random signal generator generates a random binary signal from the random component. The invention may be applied, in particular, to smart cards.

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Main Authors MALHERBE ALEXANDRE, MARINET FABRICE
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 27.06.2002
Edition7
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
CALCULATING
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
ELECTRICITY
HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
PHYSICS
PRESENTATION OF DATA
PULSE TECHNIQUE
RECOGNITION OF DATA
RECORD CARRIERS
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Summary:A random signal generator uses a folded MOS transistor, whose drain-source current includes a random component, as an electronic noise source. The random signal generator generates a random binary signal from the random component. The invention may be applied, in particular, to smart cards.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20010995258