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Clock-Domain Crossing Pulse Synchronizer

Move a single-cycle pulse between unrelated clocks with a toggle synchroniser, and state precisely what simulation cannot prove.

Advanced~55 minSelf-checking testbench
Concepts covered
  • Toggle synchroniser
  • Two-flop synchroniser
  • Pulse spacing
  • Limits of simulation
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  • Self-checking testbench
  • Simulation transcript & waveform
  • Measured design mistakes
  • Verification checklist
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