physical unclonable function

noun

An integrated circuit with a randomized physical structure, used in cryptography.

Meanings

nounphysical unclonable function (plural physical unclonable functions)

plural physical unclonable functions

  1. An integrated circuit with a randomized physical structure, used in cryptography.

    Synonyms: physically unclonable function, PUF

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn integrated circuit with a randomized physical structure, used in cryptography.

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APA

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Chicago

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