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Memory system generating random number and method generating random number

US9218159B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2012
Grant dateDec 22, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 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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