Digital Low-Complexity Entropy Estimator Based on the Direct Assessment of Average Shannon Entropy
摘要
We present a methodology to design a new class of low-complexity entropy estimators, aimed at designing tunable True Random Number Generators (TRNGs). Our design approach is detailed for the typical scenario of non-IID ergodic sources, analyzing how source memory impacts estimation precision. Additionally, we have examined the refined hardware implementation of this estimator, specifically for a Xilinx Artix 7 FPGA.