Practice The Importance of Setup and Hold Times - 6.3 | Lab Module 8: Introduction to Sequential Logic: CMOS D-Latch/Flip-Flop Schematic and Simulation | VLSI Design Lab
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6.3 - The Importance of Setup and Hold Times

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does setup time refer to in a flip-flop?

💡 Hint: Think about how long data needs to settle before being read.

Question 2

Easy

Define hold time.

💡 Hint: Consider how long the data must 'hold' onto after being captured.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does t_setup ensure?

  • It ensures data is stable after the clock edge.
  • It ensures data is stable before the clock edge.
  • It measures output change time.

💡 Hint: Remember the preparation time needed before reading the clock.

Question 2

True or False: Holding time only pertains to what happens before the clock edge.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what has to happen after the clock signal triggers.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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