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Self-time processor with dynamic clock generator having plurality of tracking elements for outputting sequencing signals to functional units

US5553276A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1994
Grant dateSep 3, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3871
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system are provided for self-timed processing. An operation is executed with a functional unit. A timing of the operation execution is simulated with a tracking element, and a tracking signal is output. A sequencing signal is varied to the functional unit in response to the tracking signal.

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