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Non-deterministic Random Bit Generator (nrbg)

Non-deterministic Random Bit Generator (nrbg): An RBG that (when working properly) produces outputs that have full entropy.

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An RBG that (when working properly) produces outputs that have full entropy. Contrast with a DRBG. Other names for nondeterministic RBGs are True Random Number (or Bit) Generators and, simply, Random Number (or Bit) Generators. (SP 800-90A) (NISTIR)

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