The dynamics of digital excitation

The Dynamics of Digital Excitation provides a fundamental new viewpoint on circuit theory. It begins with a very real and practical problem and then presents arguments that are set forth for the first time. The most commonly used parameter of digital circuits, the gate delay time does not exist. This problem emerges most clearly in the high speed CMOS, above IGHz clock frequency. This book explains why that is so and then how to deal with the situation in a practical manner. The Dynamics of Digital Excitation will help the circuit designer to learn how to deal with the problems of circuit delay when the gate delay is not a valid concept at high switching speeds and how to design the fastest critical paths. This book outlines essential and fundamental guidelines for designing the fastest CMOS circuits. It also explains how to design and structure computer-aided designs to deal with above IGHz circuits. The Dynamics of Digital Excitation will be of interest to IC designers and CAD professionals alike.