user5345345
Reputation: 189
Why is clock cycle time the inverse of clock rate?
Im studying computer performance and I cant understand why
clock cycle time = 1 / clock rate
Why is this obvious?
Upvotes: 2
Views: 2481
Answers (1)
Erlisar Vasquez
Reputation: 460
Clock rate is usually expressed in herts (Hz).
1 Hz = 1 cycle/second.
It's just simple mathematics. To get how much seconds it takes for 1 cycle, then you just have to invert it.
Upvotes: 7
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