In electronic engineering and embedded development, terms like CPU, MCU, MPU, SoC, DSP, ECU, GPU, and FPGA are often mentioned. However, due to similar names and overlapping uses, beginners often feel confused. This article will comprehensively analyze their characteristics from four perspectives: definition, performance, usage, and price. — 1. CPU (Central Processing Unit) Definition The … Read more
In all electronic devices and products, the presence of power management ICs is ubiquitous. With the rapid development of digital high-speed IC technology and chip manufacturing processes, the role of high-performance power ICs has become increasingly important. The rapid evolution of electronic product applications and the rise of environmentally friendly energy-saving demands have also put … Read more
[Image] This diagram illustrates a complex embedded system architecture, integrating a PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuit), MPU (Microprocessor Unit), various interface modules (USB, HDMI, Ethernet, etc.), and different voltage regulation modules. Below is a detailed analysis of its architecture, design logic, and component selection. Architecture Overview From an overall architecture perspective, this is a typical … Read more
Cassie Ren, an architecture expert at Fuzhuo Microelectronics, graduated from the National University of Singapore and has extensive experience in low power chip design and information security, having previously worked at Realtek Semiconductor in Singapore. Background From the relevant policies being introduced, it is clear that the autonomous driving industry is a key area currently … Read more
Looking at today’s applications, whether in the Internet of Things, consumer mobile devices, or various devices that can connect to wall outlets, including servers, low power consumption has become a differentiating factor and a necessary condition for product success (as noted by techsugar). Written by: Brian Bailey Translated by: Editorial Team Advancements in mobile technology … Read more
Low-power mechanisms are crucial for processors. This article provides an overview of low-power technologies for processors. For processors, while we pay great attention to their clock frequency and performance, one undeniable fact is that processors spend the vast majority of their time in standby or sleep mode. For example, the smartphones we use daily are … Read more
Low power design is an indispensable topic in modern chip design. After all, no one wants their phone or other electronic devices to require frequent charging. Especially for small products, many people cannot accept the need for an external power supply to function normally. Since the inception of electronic devices, there has been a continuous … Read more
Power Consumption in CMOS Circuits is Divided into Two Parts: Static Power Consumption and Dynamic Power Consumption; Static power consumption is caused by leakage current; dynamic power consumption is divided into switching power and short-circuit power. Switching power is the power consumed during the transition from 0 to 1, while short-circuit power occurs when both … Read more
Key Knowledge Points in Chapter One: Understand the characteristics, classifications, development, and applications of embedded systems, and be familiar with their logical components. Understand the main types of embedded processing chips, be familiar with the SoC development process, and understand the significant importance of IP cores. Be familiar with the encoding of Chinese and Western … Read more
Key Knowledge Points in Chapter One: Understand the characteristics, classification, development, and application of embedded systems, and be familiar with the logical components of embedded systems. Understand the main types of embedded processing chips, be familiar with the SoC development process, and comprehend the significance of IP cores. Be familiar with the encoding of Chinese … Read more