Ring Oscillator

A ring oscillator is a device used to measure the speed of electronic signals within a chip. It consists of an odd number of inverters connected in a loop, causing the signal to continuously flip between high and low states. The time it takes for one complete flip cycle determines the oscillation frequency, which indicates how fast the chip can process signals. Engineers use ring oscillators to test and evaluate the performance and characteristics of semiconductor materials and manufacturing processes. This simple setup provides valuable insights into the quality and speed potential of electronic components.