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Fraunhofer IPMS announced Q-Dice, a quantum random number generator that uses quantum vacuum fluctuations to produce true random numbers at rates above 4 Gbit/s for security-critical applications.
The system has been evaluated under BSI AIS 20/31 and NIST SP 800-22 testing frameworks and is classified at EAL 3 and PTG 3.
Q-Dice is available as a 19-inch rack-mounted hardware appliance or through an online Entropy-as-a-Service platform for cloud-based access to quantum-generated randomness.
PRESS RELEASE — Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS announces Q‑Dice, a high‑performance Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) that generates randomness based on quantum vacuum fluctuations. The system delivers true random numbers at bit rates exceeding 4 Gbit/s based on intrinsically random and uncontrollable quantum effects. Unlike existing approaches, Q-Dice does not rely on potentially vulnerable algorithms and enables significantly higher data rates, making it particularly well suited for security-critical applications. The quality of the generated randomness has been validated through established and internationally recognized testing frameworks, including BSI AIS 20/31 and the NIST SP 800-22 test suite.
