Photosensing PUF from an Intrinsically Random SnTe Memristor for Image Encryption and Recognition.

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Title: Photosensing PUF from an Intrinsically Random SnTe Memristor for Image Encryption and Recognition.
Authors: Xu, Wendi1 (AUTHOR), Zhang, Jia1 (AUTHOR), Xie, Junjie1 (AUTHOR), Xu, Tianzhu1 (AUTHOR), Wu, Jia1 (AUTHOR), Wang, Hong1 (AUTHOR) hongwang93@126.com
Source: Nanomaterials (2079-4991). Jun2026, Vol. 16 Issue 12, p715. 12p.
Subjects: Image encryption, Memristors, Computer security, Photosensitivity, Artificial synapses, Neuromorphics
Abstract: Physical unclonable function (PUF) based on intrinsic device randomness has emerged as promising hardware security primitives, yet combining secure encryption with neuromorphic recognition within a single device platform remains challenging. Here, we demonstrate a photosensing PUF based on an intrinsically random SnTe memristor capable of both image encryption and memristive neural network recognition. The SnTe memristor, fabricated with an In2O3:SnO2/SnTe/Nb:SrTiO3 structure, exhibits stable resistive switching and stable retention exceeding 4000 s. Synaptic biomimetic behaviors including learning-experience emulation, short-term plasticity and long-term plasticity are also realized. Notably, the device displays pronounced optical sensitivity that produces stochastic photocurrent fluctuations originating from unavoidable device-to-device variations under illumination. By quantizing these random photocurrents, an encryption key stream is generated and utilized for image scrambling and diffusion. A memristive neural network is constructed to classify the encrypted images, achieving a recognition accuracy of 95.1% with a loss of 0.15 after 300 training epochs. This work establishes a viable pathway from intrinsic optical randomness to secure neuromorphic computing, highlighting the multifunctional potential of SnTe memristors in integrated hardware security and brain-inspired computation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Physical unclonable function (PUF) based on intrinsic device randomness has emerged as promising hardware security primitives, yet combining secure encryption with neuromorphic recognition within a single device platform remains challenging. Here, we demonstrate a photosensing PUF based on an intrinsically random SnTe memristor capable of both image encryption and memristive neural network recognition. The SnTe memristor, fabricated with an In2O3:SnO2/SnTe/Nb:SrTiO3 structure, exhibits stable resistive switching and stable retention exceeding 4000 s. Synaptic biomimetic behaviors including learning-experience emulation, short-term plasticity and long-term plasticity are also realized. Notably, the device displays pronounced optical sensitivity that produces stochastic photocurrent fluctuations originating from unavoidable device-to-device variations under illumination. By quantizing these random photocurrents, an encryption key stream is generated and utilized for image scrambling and diffusion. A memristive neural network is constructed to classify the encrypted images, achieving a recognition accuracy of 95.1% with a loss of 0.15 after 300 training epochs. This work establishes a viable pathway from intrinsic optical randomness to secure neuromorphic computing, highlighting the multifunctional potential of SnTe memristors in integrated hardware security and brain-inspired computation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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