System and method for signal delay in an adaptive voltage...

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2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Lee, Thomas (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

C377S129000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07149903

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for slack determination in a logic integrated circuit. A launch pulse is input to a circular delay loop circuit. The leading edge of the launch pulse causes a pulse to circulate around the circular delay loop. The number of passes made through the loop by the circulating pulse is counted by a latch/counter circuit. A sample pulse is input to the latch/counter circuit to latch the number of pulse circulations at the leading edge of the sample pulse. The pulse circulation count provides delay information in the circuit that may subsequently be used to adjust a supply voltage in the integrated circuit.

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