Practice - The Importance of Setup and Hold Times
Practice Questions
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What does setup time refer to in a flip-flop?
💡 Hint: Think about how long data needs to settle before being read.
Define hold time.
💡 Hint: Consider how long the data must 'hold' onto after being captured.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does t_setup ensure?
💡 Hint: Remember the preparation time needed before reading the clock.
True or False: Holding time only pertains to what happens before the clock edge.
💡 Hint: Consider what has to happen after the clock signal triggers.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the maximum clock frequency for a circuit with a t_CQ of 30 ps, t_setup of 20 ps, and t_hold of 15 ps.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for maximum frequency based on total delays.
Design a scenario where signal flows in a chip cause metastability. What preventive measures can be employed?
💡 Hint: Focus on the interactions and the timing requirements needed in different segments.
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