4.3.1 - Clock Gating
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What is clock gating?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a circuit when no clock signal is present.
Name a benefit of clock gating.
💡 Hint: Think about what saving energy means in a circuit.
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What is the main purpose of clock gating in VLSI design?
💡 Hint: Consider the energy-saving objectives of circuit design.
True or False: Clock gating can only be applied in battery-operated devices.
💡 Hint: Think about power management in various applications.
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Design a simple digital circuit with multiple components using clock gating. Explain how you would implement gating successfully.
💡 Hint: Think about how devices interact and when they are inactive.
Analyze a scenario where excessive clock gating might hinder circuit performance. What metrics could be compromised?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance required between power savings and performance efficiency.
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