Evaluation of a technology for a synchronous application

A method is discussed describing an initial 'first pass' performance evaluation on how well a technology will fit into a system design. The method involves calculating, from the vendor specifications, maximum chip to chip interconnect toggling frequency and internal to the chip, the maximum number of gates that can be inserted in between two latches clocked by the same clock. This method is meant to allow a fast way to compare technologies and should be only taken as a portion of an overall evaluation.<
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