Physical unclonable function
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A physical unclonable function (sometimes also called physically-unclonable function, which refers to a weaker security metric than a physical unclonable function [citation needed]), or PUF, is a physical object whose operation cannot be reproduced ("cloned") in physical way (by making another system using the same technology), that for a given input and conditions (challenge), provides a physically defined "digital fingerprint" output (response). that serves as a unique identifier, most often for a semiconductor device such as a microprocessor. PUFs are often based on unique physical variations occurring naturally during semiconductor manufacturing.[2] A PUF is a physical entity embodied in a physical structure. PUFs are implemented in integrated circuits, including FPGAs,[3] and can be used in applications with high-security requirements, more specifically cryptography, Internet of Things (IOT) devices [4] and privacy protection.[5]
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