Embedded System Serial Flash Time Compensator Setup Violation

The patent applies preliminary action by adjusting the timing of input signals and operational clocks before data transfer operations occur. The timing adjusters modify signal arrival times in advance to ensure setup time requirements are met even at high data rates, preventing setup time violations before they occur.

The patent changes timing parameters by using adjustable delay elements to modify the phase and timing of input signals and clocks. By dynamically adjusting these timing parameters, the system maintains reliable setup times while operating at high data transfer speeds, resolving the contradiction between speed and reliability.

The timing adjusters are designed to handle multiple functions: adjusting input signal timing, adjusting operational clock timing, and adapting to different data rates. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated circuits for each adjustment task, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while maintaining setup time compliance.

The system employs self-service mechanisms where the timing adjusters automatically detect and compensate for timing violations without requiring external intervention. The embedded system autonomously adjusts signal timings based on detected setup time margins, reducing the need for complex external timing control circuits.