发明名称 |
Random number generation using pulsed programming parameters |
摘要 |
Apparatus and method for generating random numbers. In accordance with some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a random number generator circuit that generates a random number responsive to a total number of programming pulses used to transition a solid-state memory cell from a first programming state to a second programming state. |
申请公布号 |
US9529570(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.12.27 |
申请号 |
US201414219534 |
申请日期 |
2014.03.19 |
申请人 |
Seagate Technology LLC |
发明人 |
Anderson William Erik;Forehand Monty Aaron |
分类号 |
G06F7/58 |
主分类号 |
G06F7/58 |
代理机构 |
Hall Estill Attorneys at Law |
代理人 |
Hall Estill Attorneys at Law |
主权项 |
1. An apparatus comprising:
a programming circuit which applies a total number of programming pulses to a solid-state memory cell which transitions the memory cell from a first programming state to a second programming state, wherein the total number of programming pulses is an integer greater than one, and a random number generator circuit comprising a counter which accumulates a programming pulse parameter based on the total number of programming pulses and a buffer which stores the programming pulse parameter, wherein the random number generator circuit generates a random number based on the programming pulse parameter. |
地址 |
Cupertino CA US |