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Guobin Zhang1,2,3, Jianhao Kan3,4, Xuemeng Fan1,2,3

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Researchers developed integrated secure IoT hardware using threshold switching memristors, combining Physically Unclonable Function (PUF) and true random number generator (TRNG) capabilities. This innovation enhances IoT security with improved energy efficiency and performance.

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  • Materials Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • The proliferation of big data and the Internet of Things (IoT) necessitates advanced secure hardware solutions.
  • Current IoT ecosystems face challenges in integrating robust security features efficiently.
  • Hardware security is paramount for protecting vast networks and sensitive data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a unified security hardware module integrating Physically Unclonable Function (PUF) and true random number generator (TRNG) functionalities.
  • To leverage threshold switching (TS) memristor technology for creating novel, high-performance security hardware.
  • To address the integration and energy efficiency challenges in IoT security hardware.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a 32x32 1T1R array using threshold switching (TS) memristor cells based on FeO films.
  • Characterization of the chemical and electrical properties of the TS memristor devices.
  • Implementation of a PUF system and a TRNG utilizing the CTR_DRBG algorithm.
  • Performance evaluation through Hamming distance analysis, baking tests, and NIST-900 statistical tests.

Main Results:

  • The TS memristor devices demonstrated good cyclic stability and randomness.
  • The PUF system achieved excellent uniformity, uniqueness, and robustness, with a low bit-error rate (<1.5%) after extended high-temperature testing.
  • The TRNG passed all National Institute of Standards and Technology-900 tests, indicating high-quality random number generation.
  • Significant improvements were observed in energy consumption ( >30% reduction) and random number generation rate ( >20% increase) compared to existing solutions.

Conclusions:

  • The developed unified security hardware effectively integrates PUF and TRNG functions using TS memristor technology.
  • The research validates the potential of TS memristors for advanced hardware security applications in IoT.
  • This work offers innovative solutions for enhancing the integration and energy efficiency of security hardware in IoT devices.