setup, hold, recovery, removal time

[oasis]

setup hold recovery

Hi,

i'm confused with these four timing parameters.
i know that when the rule of the four parameters is broken, the circuit may enter the metastable status.
but how the metastabilities are induced? who could provide any materials about the basic theory?

 

[ymli]

setup hold recovery removal

you may google these words, or just pick up a textbook, then you will get the right answer.

 

[eda_wiz]

setup hold removal

http://www.deeps.org/tidbits/meta.html
try this link

 

[thriller_wu]

setup time hold time recovery time

I think you can find answer in synospys sold.