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

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Propagation delay is the time it takes for a signal to travel through a gate and affects the maximum speed at which a system can operate. It limits the maximum operating frequency because the system needs to wait for the signal to propagate through the gate before the next operation can begin.

Propagation Delay Is Important Because _________