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self-timed module

[self-ˈtīmd ˈmä-ˌjül]
nounpl: self-timed modules
módulo auto-temporizado
1. A digital circuit or component that generates its own timing signals internally without requiring an external clock, allowing it to operate asynchronously and adapt to varying conditions
The self-timed module improves power efficiency by eliminating unnecessary clock cycles.
O módulo auto-temporizado melhora a eficiência energética eliminando ciclos de relógio desnecessários.
2. In integrated circuit design, a circuit block that uses handshaking signals to coordinate operations between different parts of the system
Engineers designed a self-timed module to reduce electromagnetic interference in the processor.
Os engenheiros projetaram um módulo auto-temporizado para reduzir interferência eletromagnética no processador.
Synonyms
asynchronous moduleclockless circuitdelay-insensitive circuithandshake-based module
Antonyms
synchronous moduleclock-based moduleclocked circuit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
módulo auto-temporizado
Standard technical term used in engineering and computer science contexts
São Paulo
módulo auto-sincronizado
Alternative technical term sometimes used in São Paulo's tech industry
Portugal
módulo auto-cronometrizado
Portuguese variant emphasizing the temporal aspect (cronómetro = chronometer)

Related Idioms & Phrases

clock-free design
asynchronous logic design
handshake protocol
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