4.4.3 - Timing and Synchronization
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What is the purpose of a Phase-Locked Loop in SoC design?
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple components can work together steadily.
Define what timing issues refer to in the context of digital and analog IP integration.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of different speeds on data transfer.
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What is the role of a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)?
💡 Hint: Think about synchronization in clock signals.
True or False: Timing issues can arise in SoC design if the analog and digital components operate at the same clock frequency.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of timing issues.
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Given a scenario where an ADC outputs data to a processor at a different clock speed, describe the potential data integrity issues that could arise.
💡 Hint: Consider how data gets interpreted when timing is off.
Design a solution that employs both PLLs and clock dividers to facilitate synchronization between two systems with differing clock signals.
💡 Hint: Think about harmonizing two divergent signals into one.
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