US Patent 7135897 Clock resynchronizer

A clock resynchronizer includes a write circuit and a read circuit. The write circuit stores input data in accordance with a first clock associated with the input data. The read circuit outputs data to be output out of the data stored in the write circuit, in accordance with a second clock. The read circuit also outputs a signal acquisition permitting signal indicating that the data to be output is valid. The read circuit outputs no signal acquisition permitting signal when the data to be output is not output.