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TRNG random number

This example shows how to use the TRNG Peripheral library to generate and read a random number.

Description

This example application shows how to use the TRNG peripheral library to produce a 32-bit true random number. Generated random number can be used as an entropy source for seeding a Deterministic Random Number Generator (DRNG), creating cryptographic keys for ciphers etc.

Downloading and building the application

To clone or download this application from Github, go to the main page of this repository and then click Clone button to clone this repository or download as zip file. This content can also be downloaded using content manager by following these instructions.

Path of the application within the repository is apps/trng/random_number/firmware .

To build the application, refer to the following table and open the project using its IDE.

Project Name Description
sam_e70_xult.X MPLABX Project for SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board
sam_v71_xult.X MPLABX Project for SAM V71 Xplained Ultra board
   

Setting up the hardware

The following table shows the target hardware for the application projects.

Project Name Board
sam_e70_xult.X SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board
sam_v71_xult.X SAM V71 Xplained Ultra board
   

Setting up SAM E70 Xplained Ultra board

  • Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable

Setting up SAM V71 Xplained Ultra board

  • Connect the Debug USB port on the board to the computer using a micro USB cable

Running the Application

  1. Open the Terminal application (Ex.:Tera term) on the computer
  2. Connect to the EDBG Virtual COM port and configure the serial settings as follows:
    • Baud : 115200
    • Data : 8 Bits
    • Parity : None
    • Stop : 1 Bit
    • Flow Control : None
  3. Build and program the application using its IDE
  4. The console displays the following message

    output

  5. Every time the switch is pressed, a new random number is generated and displayed on the console

    output

  6. The following table provides the switch names


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