Benjamin Jun’s and Gary Kenworthy’s presentation at the 2012 RSA Conference.
Intel Ivy Bridge Random Number Generator
Good cryptography requires good random numbers. This paper evaluates Intel’s hardware-based digital random number generator (RNG) for use in cryptographic applications.
Almost all cryptographic protocols require the generation and use of secret values that must be unknown to attackers. For example, random number generators are required to generate public/private keypairs for asymmetric (public key) algorithms including RSA, DSA, and Diffie-Hellman. Keys for symmetric and hybrid cryptosystems are also generated randomly. RNGs are used to create challenges, nonces (salts), padding bytes, and blinding values.
Because security protocols rely on the unpredictability of the keys they use, random number generators for cryptographic applications must meet stringent requirements. The most important property is that attackers, including those who know the RNG design, must not be able to make any useful predictions about the RNG outputs. In particular, the apparent entropy of the RNG output should be as close as possible to the bit length.
Rambus and MediaTek Sign Patent License Agreement
Agreement covers a broad range of integrated circuit products
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 03/05/2012 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies, announced today it has signed a patent license agreement with MediaTek Inc. (TW:2454). This agreement covers the use of Rambus patented innovations in a broad range of integrated circuit (IC) products offered by MediaTek Inc. In addition, the two companies have settled all outstanding claims, including resolution of past use of Rambus’ patented innovations. The term of this patent license agreement is five years. Other terms of the agreement are confidential.
“Consumer demand for increasing flexibility in electronic products is at the forefront of disruptive change. We are pleased to sign this agreement with MediaTek, one of the global leaders in SoC systems solutions, to enable greater mobility and accessibility for consumer devices,” said Sharon Holt, senior vice president and general manager of the Semiconductor Business Group at Rambus. “We are committed to the development of innovative new technologies that help our licensees bring superior products to market.”
About Rambus Inc.
Founded in 1990, Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. As a company of inventors, Rambus focuses on the development of technologies that enrich the end-user experience of electronic systems. Its breakthrough innovations and solutions help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Rambus has offices in California, North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.
Rambus Vice President Christophe Chevallier to Keynote at Non-Volatile Memories Workshop
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 03/05/2012
Who:
Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS)
Where:
Non-Volatile Memories Workshop 2012
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA
When:
March 4 – 6, 2012, 9:00am — 10:00am PT
The 2012 Non-Volatile Memories Workshop will bring together scientists and engineers from industry and academia who are working on advanced non-volatile storage devices and systems. The goal is to facilitate the exchange of ideas, insights, and knowledge within this broad community of practitioners and researchers. The Workshop also helps to foster new collaborations that can propel future progress in the design and application of non-volatile memories. For additional information visit: https://nvmw.ucsd.edu/2012/general.
Rambus Keynote:
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Title: Developments and Challenges for Next Generation Terabit Non Volatile Memories
Speaker: Christophe Chevallier, Vice President, NVM / Storage Division, Rambus
In his keynote, Christophe will explore the leading contenders for next generation, Terabit density, non-volatile memories, with a focus on emerging technologies intended for mass storage.
BIOGRAPHY: Christophe Chevallier is Vice President of Product Development in the NVM/Storage division at Rambus. He was a co‐founder of Unity Semiconductor Corporation, recently acquired by Rambus. He joined Unity in 2002 to develop stacked cross-point arrays architectures and technologies. Christophe designed one of the world’s first low voltage NOR Flash products at non‐volatile memory pioneer Catalyst, Inc. and later was a founding technical member in the creation of Micron Technology’s Flash business. He is a holder of more than two hundred patents, and is considered an industry leading expert in non-volatile memory IP. He graduated with a BSEE from IMT/Universities of Aix‐Marseille, France, and an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. Founded in 1990, the Company specializes in the invention and design of architectures focused on enriching the end-user experience of electronic systems. Rambus’ patented innovations and breakthrough technologies help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Rambus has regional offices in North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.
ITC Administrative Judge Issues Initial Determination in Rambus Matter
Finds no violation by Respondents of Section 337
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 03/02/2012 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies, announced today that it has begun a search for a successor to chief executive officer Harold Hughes, who is planning to retire from his current position. Mr. Hughes will remain in the position of chief executive officer until a successor is named.
“Rambus is on a strong path as a result of our diversification strategy and recent license agreements with key semiconductor companies. Given this, I have decided it is time to start the process of identifying my successor and help the Company move into the next phase,” said Mr. Hughes. “Our major investments in lighting and cryptography, along with our industry leading memory technology, give Rambus the basis for tremendous revenue and operating margin growth. I look forward to helping identify a new CEO to lead our business forward to reach its full potential, and to assist in any way I can as a Board member.”
“Harold has been an outstanding CEO, navigating Rambus through major challenges, strengthening its financial position and positioning the Company for future growth. As a member of the Board, Harold will continue to be involved in helping management execute the strategy he has championed,” said J. Thomas Bentley, chairman of the Rambus Board of Directors. “With Harold’s vision and foresight through a series of key acquisitions in new technology areas and continued development in the core technology, we feel the stage is set for finding a successor to lead Rambus forward.”
Mr. Hughes has served on the Rambus Board of Directors since 2003, and will be nominated for election to another term as a Director in the upcoming Annual Stockholder’s Meeting scheduled for April.
About Rambus Inc.
Founded in 1990, Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. As a company of inventors, Rambus focuses on the development of technologies that enrich the end-user experience of electronic systems. Its breakthrough innovations and solutions help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Rambus has offices in California, North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.
Harold Hughes to Retire as Rambus Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Hughes to remain in position until successor found
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES – 02/27/2012 – Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies, announced today that it has begun a search for a successor to chief executive officer Harold Hughes, who is planning to retire from his current position. Mr. Hughes will remain in the position of chief executive officer until a successor is named.
“Rambus is on a strong path as a result of our diversification strategy and recent license agreements with key semiconductor companies. Given this, I have decided it is time to start the process of identifying my successor and help the Company move into the next phase,” said Mr. Hughes. “Our major investments in lighting and cryptography, along with our industry leading memory technology, give Rambus the basis for tremendous revenue and operating margin growth. I look forward to helping identify a new CEO to lead our business forward to reach its full potential, and to assist in any way I can as a Board member.”
“Harold has been an outstanding CEO, navigating Rambus through major challenges, strengthening its financial position and positioning the Company for future growth. As a member of the Board, Harold will continue to be involved in helping management execute the strategy he has championed,” said J. Thomas Bentley, chairman of the Rambus Board of Directors. “With Harold’s vision and foresight through a series of key acquisitions in new technology areas and continued development in the core technology, we feel the stage is set for finding a successor to lead Rambus forward.”
Mr. Hughes has served on the Rambus Board of Directors since 2003, and will be nominated for election to another term as a Director in the upcoming Annual Stockholder’s Meeting scheduled for April.
About Rambus Inc.
Founded in 1990, Rambus is one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies. As a company of inventors, Rambus focuses on the development of technologies that enrich the end-user experience of electronic systems. Its breakthrough innovations and solutions help industry-leading companies bring superior products to market. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent portfolio, as well as its family of leadership and industry-standard solutions. Rambus has offices in California, North Carolina, Ohio, India, Germany, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.
