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QRNG -> Quantum Random Number Generator
You need to know that all "random numbers" from computers are not really random. "Pseudorandom" (for example, the current time in miliseconds is divided by a value and the remainder is then the "random number"). There are also RNGs that use hardware entropy (which cannot be easily predicted, but are not actually "random" either). The only truly random quantities (so far) are quanta. Since these are, for example, randomly reflected or absorbed by a surface. QRNGs are therefore, as things stand today, foolproof and could help to improve encryption methods that require random numbers.
The chip should only be 2x2mm in size
Elmos and ID Quantique join forces to develop the world's smallest Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) solution
Leverkusen, Germany / Geneva, Switzerland, January 8, 2025:
Opening 2025 as the "International Year of Quantum Science and
Technology", Elmos Semiconductor SE, a leading supplier of automotive
mixed-signal semiconductors and ID Quantique, a global leader in quantum
cybersecurity, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a
basis for their strategic collaboration to develop the world's smallest
monolithically integrated Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) solution.
With cybersecurity threats increasing due
to the rapid rise of AI and quantum computing, the need for safe and
robust encryption is strongly growing. Random numbers, a cornerstone of
secure cryptography, are increasingly vulnerable when generated by
traditional methods such as Pseudo Random Number Generators (PRNGs) or
True Random Number Generators (TRNGs). The innovative QRNG single chip
solution developed by Elmos uses quantum principles based on in-chip
photoemission to generate the highest quality randomness, ensuring
unparalleled cryptographic security. This Elmos solution is inherently
robust against any type of cyber attacks (i.e. variation of temperature,
supply voltage, light, physical pressure or EMC).
The partnership between Elmos and ID
Quantique combines Elmos' expertise in high-quality semiconductor
development and production with ID Quantique's leadership in quantum
technologies. Together, they are developing a 2 mm x 2 mm QRNG module,
making it the smallest Quantum Random Number Generator in the world.
Early prototypes confirm that the IC delivers an exceptional
cost-performance ratio with ultra-low power consumption and extremely
short start-up time. This QRNG technology allows scalable key rates and
will be made available as a stand-alone IC or by Intellectual Property
(IP) licensing to broaden its application across various industries and
CMOS technologies. This collaboration underscores Elmos' and ID
Quantique's commitment to innovation in the field of cybersecurity. With
their solutions, both partners make an important contribution to
building a secure digital infrastructure for automotive, communication
and IoT industries, ensuring long-term security in the quantum-era.
