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A [[conduit]]'s '''recovery time''' is the number of [[tick]]s that must elapse after a [[signal]] is sent through the [[conduit]], before another signal can be safely sent on the same path. In general, a lower recovery time means a more useful conduit. For example, the [[Snark]]'s very low recovery time allowed for the creation of [[oscillator]]s with previously unknown [[period]]s, | A [[conduit]]'s '''recovery time''' is the number of [[tick]]s that must elapse after a [[signal]] is sent through the [[conduit]], before another signal can be safely sent on the same path. In general, a lower recovery time means a more useful conduit. For example, the [[Snark]]'s very low recovery time allowed for the creation of [[oscillator]]s with previously unknown [[period]]s, {{period|43|brief}} and {{period|53|brief}}. | ||
For the most part this is a synonym for [[repeat time]]. However, [[overclocking]] a complex [[circuit]] can often allow it to be used at a repeat time much lower than its safe recovery time. | For the most part this is a synonym for [[repeat time]]. However, [[overclocking]] a complex [[circuit]] can often allow it to be used at a repeat time much lower than its safe recovery time. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:20, 27 December 2019
A conduit's recovery time is the number of ticks that must elapse after a signal is sent through the conduit, before another signal can be safely sent on the same path. In general, a lower recovery time means a more useful conduit. For example, the Snark's very low recovery time allowed for the creation of oscillators with previously unknown periods, 43 and 53.
For the most part this is a synonym for repeat time. However, overclocking a complex circuit can often allow it to be used at a repeat time much lower than its safe recovery time.
External links
- Recovery time at the Life Lexicon