Practice Clock Management Resources (6.2.4) - FPGA Architecture and Capabilities
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Clock Management Resources

Practice - Clock Management Resources

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) in FPGAs?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when different parts of a system need to work together.

Question 2 Easy

Can clock dividers change clock frequencies?

💡 Hint: What might be a practical reason to divide a clock signal?

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Question 1

What is the role of a PLL in FPGA designs?

Frequency division
Signal synchronization
Data storage

💡 Hint: Consider how systems keep time together.

Question 2

True or False: Clock dividers increase the frequency of the clock signal.

True
False

💡 Hint: What does 'divide' mean in relation to frequency?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple FPGA circuit that utilizes both a PLL and clock divider for different functional blocks. Explain the requirements of the PLL in this design.

💡 Hint: Consider the needs of each component in your design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a circuit that uses PLLs but experiences timing issues. What clock management strategies could you implement to resolve this?

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of alignment in timing signals.

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