What is a Clock buffer?

A clock buffer is an electronic component designed to distribute a clock signal to multiple circuits or devices. It duplicates the input clock signal and provides identical or conditionally modified signals to each output port. In high-speed digital circuits, maintaining the quality of the clock signal (e.g., jitter or delay) is crucial, and the clock buffer plays a vital role in this process. It is widely used in digital devices such as CPUs, memory systems, and communication equipment where synchronized signals are essential.

Application of Clock buffer

✅Synchronization Between Processor and Memory
Stabilizes data transfer and matches signal timing.
✅Signal Distribution in Communication Devices
Supplies clocks to multiple ports in network routers.
✅FPGA Designs
Synchronizes signals across multiple clock domains.
✅Clock Sharing in Measuring Instruments: Supplies reference clocks to multiple devices for high-precision measurements.

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