1. A computing or electronic component that operates independently without requiring synchronized timing signals or coordination with other units
The asynchronous unit processed data at its own pace without waiting for clock signals.
A unidade assíncrona processava dados no seu próprio ritmo sem aguardar sinais de relógio.
2. In digital systems, a functional block that completes operations based on input signals rather than a central clock
The design used an asynchronous unit to handle interrupt requests more efficiently.
O design utilizava uma unidade assíncrona para processar requisições de interrupção de forma mais eficiente.