Asynchronous Logic: Ready For It? 192
prostoalex writes "For a while academia and R&D labs explored the possibilities of asynchronous logic. Now Bernard Cole from Embedded.com tells us that asynchronous logic might receive more acceptance than expected in modern designs. The main advantages, as article states, are 'reduced power consumption, reduced current peaks, and reduced electromagnetic emission', to quote a prominent researcher from Philips Semiconductors. Earlier Bernard Cole wrote a column on self-timed asynchronous logic."
Asynchronous Logic? (Score:5, Funny)
I've had this for years... (Score:5, Funny)
It usually goes like this: little head decides to take some action that big head later decides wasn't such a good thing to do.
Fortunately I've invested in a logic synchronization device, which I like to call "wife". Wife now keeps little head from failing to sync with big head through availability (not use) of tools "alimony", "child support", and "knife" (aka "I'll chop that damn thing off while you sleep!")
Re:What's wrong with synchronous? (Score:4, Funny)
I'll answer that question, right after I look up the answer in memory...
Re:Asynchronous Logic? (Score:5, Funny)
This is your boss...
Please shut off that damn computer and get back to coding!
- Scott's boss
Re:alright, question... (Score:1, Funny)
Considering that there are 6 billon humans on earth, we already have an installed base rivaling that of currently employed synchonous designs.
am i ready? (Score:4, Funny)
re: Ready for it? (Score:3, Funny)
Second real-world definition: When someone else (usually of the opposite sex) answers your question with an accusation that's completely off-topic.
Third real-world definition: Many slashdot posts (sort of including this one :-)
1963 PDP-6 had it, surely? (Score:4, Funny)
Or is this modern "asynchronous" logical some totally different concept?
Re:What if? (Score:3, Funny)
When testing it I left it running a dhrystone test overnight logging the results and as the office would cool down at night the chip went a little bit faster. as slow down by the morning. I think i might have invented the most complex thermomiter ever.
Ready Am I (Score:3, Funny)
No problem asynchronous logic will be. To program some say difficult but they weak minded people are. Excuse me, I have to post a response to the story on Slashdot about logic asynchronous now.
This is *New*?!?!?! (Score:2, Funny)
p.s. Kylie if your reading, j/k love ya!
~what was that? I dunno, but you've got it's license plate number stamped on your forhead ~*ouch*~
Re:Asynchronous Logic? (Score:1, Funny)
Part of me thinks I am ready for it.