Processors & Compute
What is SoC?
System on Chip
A system on chip (SoC) integrates a processor, memory interfaces, and multiple peripherals — sometimes including radios, GPUs, or AI accelerators — onto a single chip to save space, power, and cost.
SoCs power everything from phones to IoT devices. Higher integration reduces board complexity and BOM cost, at the price of a more involved bring-up and layout.
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