VLSI Components
George Domingo · 2020
This chapter talks about large complex electronic system components that are an integral part of microprocessors, computers, cell phones, and many other devices. These include multiplexers that select signals from multiple inputs, demultiplexers that do the opposite, registers that store intermediate results, and all type of memories. Gate arrays are chips with multiple devices, logic modules, transistors, MOSFET, resistors, and capacitor, memories all strategically located in different parts of the chip. Each microprocessor has a system clock. This clock is the metronome of the entire system. It just ticks at a certain frequency and generates a pulsed waveform. Many waveforms can be generated from the main system clock.