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Random number generating device

US8521795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2008
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F7/588
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A random number generating device is constructed such that it has improved random number generation rate and allows for construction of compact circuit with ease.The random number generating device includes a magnetoresistive element that has three layers consisting of a magnetization free layer, an interlayer, and a magnetization fixed layer, and has at least two resistance values depending on arrangement of magnetization in the magnetization free layer and the magnetization fixed layer, wherein the magnetoresistive element is subjected to be applied with a magnetization current so that the inversion probability of the magnetization free layer assumes a value between 0 and 1, through which the resistance value of the magnetoresistive element is extracted as random numbers.

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