INL Develops High-Speed Nanosecond True Random Bit Generator for Secure Computing

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) has developed a Nanosecond True Random Bit Generator (nRBG), on an advanced solution for secure randomness in cryptographic systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance computing (HPC).

The nRBG technology operates at the nanoscale and delivers true random numbers at a speed of one bit every 10 nanoseconds, making it one of the fastest and most reliable random number generation solutions available today. Its high entropy and unpredictability have been validated through 10 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) randomness tests, ensuring its suitability for critical security applications.

Advancing Computing with True Randomness

Random number generation is a fundamental component of digital systems, particularly in encryption, communications, and AI-driven models. Unlike other generators, which rely on deterministic algorithms, INL’s nRBG generates unpredictable, high-speed random bit streams, enhancing efficiency across various domains.

Key features of INL’s nRBG include:

• Unmatched speed – Generates a constant stream of true random bits at a rate of one bit every 10 nanoseconds.
• Proven reliability – Successfully passed 10 NIST randomness tests, ensuring high entropy and unpredictability.

Potential Applications:

INL’s nRBG is designed to support a range of high-security and computational applications, including:

• Cryptography & Data Encryption – Strengthening encryption protocols by generating high-entropy random numbers, essential for secure communications and cryptographic key generation.
• Artificial Intelligence & High-Performance Computing (HPC) – Enhancing AI-driven models, stochastic simulations, and quantum computing by providing truly unpredictable random bit streams, improving computational accuracy and efficiency.
• Gaming, Finance & Lottery Systems – Ensuring provably fair randomness for online gaming, financial market simulations, and lottery applications, supporting regulatory compliance and transparency.

INL partners with technology companies, research institutions, and industry leaders to explore: technology integration – embedding the nRBG into existing and emerging security architectures; joint research and development (R&D) – advancing next-generation randomness solutions for AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity; and commercialisation pathways – bringing nRBG technology to market-ready applications.

Organisations interested in integrating nRBG technology into their security and computing frameworks are encouraged to contact INL for further discussion. For inquiries and collaboration opportunities, please reach out at: innovation@inl.int.