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A delay line is an electronic component used in digital systems to introduce a delay or a time lag in a signal. Delay lines are commonly used in digital systems that require precise timing, synchronization, or control of signals.

Delay lines can be passive or active, depending on the method used to introduce the delay in the signal. Passive delay lines use passive components, such as capacitors, inductors, and resistors, to introduce the delay in the signal. Active delay lines use active components, such as amplifiers, to introduce the delay in the signal.

Delay lines can also be fixed or variable, depending on whether the delay introduced in the signal is fixed or can be adjusted. Fixed delay lines introduce a fixed delay in the signal, while variable delay lines can be adjusted to introduce a variable delay in the signal.

Delay lines are often used in digital systems that require precise timing or synchronization between different components or devices. For example, in a memory system, a delay line may be used to ensure that the signals sent to and received from the memory chips are synchronized and aligned with the clock signal.

Delay lines can also be used to compensate for signal propagation delays caused by long transmission lines or cables. In this case, the delay line is used to introduce a delay in the signal to compensate for the delay caused by the transmission line or cable.