Random generator with metastability time interval generator

Abstract

The application concerns a metastability time interval generator (GMIC) random generator and a method for regulating the operation of the interval generator, constructed from two independently operating flip-flops (P1, P2) connected to its inputs (i1-GMIC, i2-GMIC). The generator's essence lies in the special design of the flip-flops, which incorporate balancing and delay elements and a series of inputs (lo1M1, lo2M1, lo1S1, lo2S1, lsS1, lo1M2, lo2M2, lo1S2, lo2S2, lsS2) enabling their control. The flip-flops are controlled by a compensation and regulation system (UKR), which allows for: matching the speed of one flip-flop relative to another, regulating the operation between the master and slave stages in each flip-flop, regulating the slowing down of the slave stage over a wide range, balancing the operation of each stage in each flip-flop, standardizing the generator, performing compensation during operation, and regulating the power consumption.It is possible to compensate for technological variations, change the position and size of the metastability window, determine and adjust the flip-flop regeneration time, compensate for the effects of aging and mechanical work, or the impact of environmental factors.

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