1. A digital circuit or component that generates its own timing signals internally without requiring an external clock, commonly used in asynchronous logic design and low-power electronics
The self-timed unit operates independently by detecting completion of operations rather than using a global clock signal.
A unidade auto-temporizada opera independentemente detectando a conclusão das operações em vez de usar um sinal de relógio global.
2. In semiconductor design, a functional block that controls its own timing based on data dependencies and handshake protocols
Modern processors incorporate self-timed units to reduce power consumption in idle states.
Os processadores modernos incorporam unidades auto-temporizadas para reduzir o consumo de energia em estados de inatividade.