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Clock Distribution

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Clock distribution is the process of delivering a timing reference signal, the clock, to all synchronous elements within a digital system or integrated circuit. As a fundamental concept in digital design and a significant area of research, it investigates the design, optimization, and implementation of networks and methodologies to efficiently and reliably propagate this signal across complex architectures while minimizing clock skew, managing signal integrity against noise and variations, and optimizing power consumption. Its significance lies in ensuring correct synchronous operation, determining system performance limits, and impacting the overall power efficiency of modern digital hardware.

Top Authors

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PR

IBM (United States)

DD

Pennsylvania State University

MI

Pennsylvania State University

MS

Intel (United States)

NA

University of Colorado Boulder

Top Institutions

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Intel (United States)

Santa Clara, United States

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, United States

IBM (United States)

Armonk, United States