EDN

Does asynchronous logic design really have a future?

The synchronous vs. asynchronous design debate erupts every now and then, usually when a vocal minority swears by asynchronous design, often claiming that asynchronous design delivers higher ...
EdTech

Sychronous vs Asynchronous Class Meaning: What's The Difference?

Leah Zitter is a technical writer who covers high tech. She holds a Ph.D. in psychology research and a master’s in philosophy and advanced logic. Eleven years ago, researchers warned in the journal ...
Embedded

Asynchronous reset synchronization and distribution – challenges and solutions

Lack of coordination between asynchronous resets and synchronous logic clocks leads to intermittent failures on power up. In this series of articles, we discuss the requirements and challenges of ...
Design-Reuse

Design Transition from Sync to Async: Design and Verification Challenges

Synchronous interfaces involve a single clock domain and are relatively easy to design. However, at times, it is advantageous and necessary to have an asynchronous interface between peripherals for ...
Embedded

Asynchronous reset synchronization and distribution – ASICs and FPGAs

Lack of coordination between asynchronous resets and synchronous logic clocks leads to intermittent failures on power up. In this series of articles, we discuss the requirements and challenges of ...