Circuit and method for specifying performance parameters in integrated circuits

摘要

A method and circuit for recording the performance parameters in an integrated circuit. A speed grade register is programmed by the manufacturer with an indication of the speed capability of the integrated circuit. The integrated circuit also includes a clock speed register that is programmed by the user with an indication of the frequency of a clock signal that will be used to synchronize the operation of the integrated circuit. The speed grade and clock speed indications are used to select a set of performance data from a performance data register to provide an indication of the performance of the integrated circuit at the indicated speed grade and clock speed.