Propagation Delay Is Important Because _________

Multiple Choice

Propagation delay is important because _________.

A) it limits the maximum operating frequency of a gate
B) the logic gates must be given a short break during each clock cycle or else they will overheat
C) it is a measure of how long the clock must be applied to the gate before it will make the required decision
D) all the gates in a system must have the same propagation times in order to be compatible