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Double sampling state retention flip-flop

TLDR
A flip-flop circuit includes a master latch, a slave latch, and a dual-function circuit connected between the master latch and the slave latch and configured to perform state retention and double sampling as discussed by the authors.
Abstract
Embodiments of a device and method are disclosed. In an embodiment, a flip-flop circuit is disclosed. The flip-flop circuit includes a master latch, a slave latch connected to the master latch, and a dual-function circuit connected between the master latch and the slave latch and configured to perform state retention and double sampling.

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