A system-on-chip (SOC) is an integrated circuit that combines all of the functions of a computer on one microchip. Commonly found in smartphones, wireless routers, tablets and wearable tech, system-on-chips process the increasingly complex computing needs of many small devices.
What are system-on-chips used for?
If you own a handheld electronic device, it's most likely powered by a system-on-chip. Their low power consumption makes them suitable for use in small applications. They may combine digital, analogue, mixed-signal and even radio-frequency functions all on one chip.
Components of system-on-chip
A system-on-chip can include various elements, depending on how it's used. The general breakdown tends to be:
The CPU – the central processing unit, responsible for inputting decisions.
The GPU – the graphical processing unit that allows games to be played.
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The Cypress Semiconductor PSoC 4 (Programmable Embedded System-on-Chip)
family contain an ARM Cortex-M0 processor both product families 4100 and the 4200 platform architecture feature a combination of a microcontroller with op amps with Comparator mode, digital programmable logic, A/D converter ...
Description:
The Cypress Semiconductor PSoC 4 (Programmable Embedded System-on-Chip)
family contain an ARM Cortex-M0 processor both product families 4100 and the 4200 platform architecture feature a combination of a microcontroller with op amps with Comparator mode, digital programmable logic, A/D converter ...
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A range of Programmable System-on-chip (PSoC®) products from
Cypress Semiconductor incorporating analogue sub-systems with capacitive sensing hardware. These configurable devices include an on-board MCU and are aimed primarily at capacitive touch screen applications.
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The Cypress Semiconductor PSoC 5LP (Programmable Embedded System-on-Chip)
incorporates configurable memory, microcontroller (MCU), analogue and digital peripherals all on one chip (IC). The PSoC 5LP platform architecture has a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 core along with direct memory access (DMA) controller ...
