Abstract:
The self-timed concept (both independence from delays and diagnostic properties) from the practical point of view and its connection with classical definition of independence from delays are discussed. It is shown that only independence from the delays is not enough for self-timed property. Practical outcomes of the theoretical statements in the area of self-timed circuits development are presented. A link with recent state standard on reliability is shown.
Keywords:self-timed circuits; independent from delays circuits; self-timed analysis.