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Coherence faults of the random access sequential networks

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5362471

In synchronous sequential networks that process random inputs, the metastable state can give rise to faults resulting in the uncertainty of the logic level characteristic of this operation. In order to estimate the fault probability of the system and then calculate its MTBF the authors introduce the uncetainty interval which is an intrinsic parameter of the input synchronizer circuit. Experimental results are given. The authors explain the manner in which coherence faults occur in a parallel process, and calculate its probability and from that the MTBF of the system. 9 references.

OSTI ID:
5362471
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English