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'''Overclocking''' is a term used when a [[circuit]] can accept a [[signal]] at a specific [[period]] which it cannot accept at a higher period. A [[syringe]] is a simple example of overclocking. | '''Overclocking''' is a term used when a [[circuit]] can accept a [[signal]] at a specific [[period]] which it cannot accept at a higher period. A [[syringe]] is a simple example of overclocking. | ||
Some [[staged recovery]] circuits also permit overclocking, and can function at a rate faster than their [[recovery time]]. For example, [[Silver's reflector]] has a recovery time of 497 [[tick]]s, but can be overclocked to reflect a period-250 [[glider stream]], or any nearby period above 248. | Some [[staged recovery]] circuits also permit overclocking, and can function at a rate faster than their [[recovery time]]. For example, [[Silver's reflector]] has a recovery time of 497 [[tick]]s, but can be overclocked to reflect a period-250 [[glider stream]], or any nearby period above 248. However, a continuous stream of gliders is then required to maintain the circuit, with timing within a tightly bounded range. | ||
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Overclocking is a term used when a circuit can accept a signal at a specific period which it cannot accept at a higher period. A syringe is a simple example of overclocking.
Some staged recovery circuits also permit overclocking, and can function at a rate faster than their recovery time. For example, Silver's reflector has a recovery time of 497 ticks, but can be overclocked to reflect a period-250 glider stream, or any nearby period above 248. However, a continuous stream of gliders is then required to maintain the circuit, with timing within a tightly bounded range.
| Silver's reflector overclocked to period 249 (click above to open LifeViewer) RLE: here Plaintext: here |
External links
- Overclocking at the Life Lexicon