Memory system generating random number and method generating random number
US9218159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a memory of non-volatile memory cells, a random number is generated by programming non-volatile memory cells, reading the programmed non-volatile memory cells using a random number read voltage selected in accordance with a characteristic of the non-volatile memory cells to generate random read data, and generating the random number from the random read data.
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