Patent ID: 8362811
Filing Date: 2013-01-29
Classification: G06F,H03K

Abstract:
1. A clock distribution network that can selectively be operated in a resonant mode or a non-resonant mode, the clock distribution network comprising: a resonance element electrically coupled to a clock node of the clock distribution network, the resonance element configured to enable the clock distribution network to operate in a resonant mode; a drive element electrically coupled to the clock node, the drive element configured to receive and propagate a reference clock signal of the clock distribution network based on at least one of control signals and the reference clock signal, wherein the drive element propagates the reference clock signal when at least one of the control signal is in an active state; and a clocking element electrically coupled to the clock node, the clocking element gated by a gating signal; wherein, the clock distribution network selectively operates in a resonant mode or in a non-resonant mode based on the values of the at least one control signal and the gating signal, wherein: