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Parallel pseudo-random generator for emulating a serial pseudo-random generator and method for carrying out same

US5031129A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 1989
Grant dateJul 9, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L25/03872
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A parallel pseudo-random generator emulates a serial pseudo-random generator which in turn is defined by a polynomial of the type 1+x.sup.M + . . . +x.sup.P ; that is, wherein the serial outputs are generated such that the next serial output value is based upon an Exclusive OR combination of at least two preceding serial output values. The parallel pseudo-random generator comprises latches and Exclusive OR gates, the number of latches and Exclusive OR gates each being at least equal to the polynomial order of the serial pseudo-random generator defining polynomial. The outputs of the latches represent the outputs of the parallel pseudo-random generator and may be used to scramble data on parallel data lines. A method is disclosed for determining the interconnects between the latch outputs and the Exclusive OR gate inputs based upon the number of latches and the serial pseudo-random generator defining polynomial.

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