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Random Bit Generator (RBG)

Random Bit Generator (RBG): A device or algorithm that outputs a sequence of binary bits that appears to be statistically independent and unbiased.

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A device or algorithm that outputs a sequence of binary bits that appears to be statistically independent and unbiased. An RBG is either a DRBG or an NRBG. (SP 800-90A) (NISTIR)

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