> My question is: how to generate a "truly" random number on the application
> of power. The number should not be determined upon the compilation of the
> software, but should be upon the initial powerup of the chip. (Or, it
should
> be determine by each individual chip.)

Sounds like you DON'T want a random number, but rather a predetermined
staggered startup delay.  With truly random numbers there is a finite
probability that all boards will power up within some interval that will
overload the power supply.


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Olin Lathrop, embedded systems consultant in Littleton Massachusetts
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