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ZnO-Based Memristor for Random Number Generator: The Case of Current Compliance
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  • Zohreh Hajiabadi,
  • Irwan Purnama,
  • Asep Nugroho,
  • Hanyu Cao,
  • Sridhar Chandrasekaran,
  • Husneni Mukhtar,
  • Dimitra Georgiadou,
  • Harold Chong,
  • David Thomas,
  • Firman Simanjuntak
Zohreh Hajiabadi
University of Southampton
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Irwan Purnama
National Research and Innovation Agency Republic of Indonesia
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Asep Nugroho
BRIN
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Hanyu Cao
University of Southampton
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Sridhar Chandrasekaran
Vellore Institute of Technology
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Husneni Mukhtar
Telkom University
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Dimitra Georgiadou
University of Southampton
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Harold Chong
University of Southampton
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David Thomas
University of Southampton
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Firman Simanjuntak
University of Southampton

Corresponding Author:f.m.simanjuntak@soton.ac.uk

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Abstract

This study aims to exploit the resistance states of Cr/ZnO/TiN memristors to generate random numbers. A random number generator (RNG) circuit employing a single memristor is proposed. We suggest that current compliance (CC) is a significant parameter in determining the quality of randomness; it is found that low CCs (20-50 μA) have a wide resistance state distribution that facilitates random bits. This work provides insight into the implementation of memristors for data security applications.
Submitted to Electronics Letters
03 Jun 2024Submission Checks Completed
03 Jun 2024Assigned to Editor
28 Oct 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
30 Oct 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
02 Nov 2024Editorial Decision: Revise Major