Novel microscalememristor with uniqueness property for securing communications

Heba Abunahla, Dina Shehada, Chan Yeob Yeun, Curtis J. Okelly, Maguy Abi Jaoude, Baker Mohammad

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Abstract

A rewritable micro-Thick low power memristor device is presented. The memristor is fabricated based on a novel structure that is composed of Al/TiO2/Cu. The device switches at 3X lower voltage compared to the existing bipolar memristor state of the art at the microscale. The fabricated device exhibits unique I-V characteristic among similar devices when operated without prior electroforming. Thus, a new secure communication technique is proposed based on the existence of third trust party (TTP). As each host has unique memristor device, messages can be encrypted and decrypted securely using memristor based keys. In addition, Scyther analysis are provided to prove the security of the proposed technique. This work takes advantage of the inherited variation of memristor device electric characteristics to strengthen security algorithm in cryptographic application.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2016 IEEE 59th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509009169
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Jul 2016
Event59th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2016 - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 16 Oct 201619 Oct 2016

Publication series

NameMidwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems
Volume0
ISSN (Print)1548-3746

Conference

Conference59th IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, MWSCAS 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityAbu Dhabi
Period16/10/1619/10/16

Keywords

  • Communication
  • Memristor
  • Secure
  • TTP
  • Uniqueness

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