High-Speed and Scalable Quantum Random Number Generation Using InGaN Micro-LEDs
Fu‐He Hsiao, Yun-Han Chang, Hung Chou +6 more
This paper presents a high-speed and scalable quantum random number generator (QRNG) based on InGaN micro-LED arrays. While traditional QRNG systems face limitations in data rate and integration complexity, our approach leverages the intrinsic quantum randomness of spontaneous emission from micro-LEDs to achieve superior performance. We successfully demonstrated a generation rate of 12.5 Gb/s with a single blue and green micro-LED, as well as with a 2×4 yellow micro-LED array. The randomness of the generated bit streams was validated by the NIST SP800-22 statistical test suite under the assumed trusted-device model, confirming their high quality and cryptographic suitability. The use of a multi-channel array further proves the scalability of our method, highlighting its potential for seamlessly boosting generation rates. In particular, this work demonstrates the potential of micro-LED-based QRNGs toward compact and high-performance implementations, paving the way for on-chip integration into future cryptographic and communication applications.
IEEE photonics journal•Feb 24, 2026•0 citations