System and method for distributing a reference clock in an integrated circuit using filtered power supply line

摘要

A clock distribution system and method for an integrated circuit includes a power supply line and a plurality of clock distribution elements. The power supply line is operable to provide resistive-capacitive (RC) filtered power. The clock distribution elements are coupled to the power supply line. The clock distribution elements are operable to be powered by the RC filtered power supply to distribute a reference clock signal.