Differences Between SoC and SIP (System in Package)

Differences Between SoC and SIP (System in Package)

Source: Tom Talks Chips Original Author: Tom This article introduces the differences between SoC and SIP, along with their advantages and disadvantages. What Are SoC and SIP? SoC (System on a Chip) is essentially an integrated circuit that integrates all functions such as the central processing unit, input and output ports, internal memory, power management … Read more

From System on Chip (SoC) to Cubic Integrated Circuit (CIC)

From System on Chip (SoC) to Cubic Integrated Circuit (CIC)

Source: SiP and Advanced Packaging Technology Original Author: Suny Li The design concepts of chips have evolved from SoC to SoIC and then to CIC. This article introduces the differences among these three. SoC (System on Chip), SoIC (System on Integrated Chip), and CIC (Cubic Integrated Circuit) – what are their similarities and differences? Today, … Read more

Understanding the Relationship Between PCB and Integrated Circuits

Understanding the Relationship Between PCB and Integrated Circuits

In the process of learning electronics, we often encounter Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Integrated Circuits (ICs). Many people find it hard to distinguish between these two concepts. In fact, they are not that complicated. Today, we will clarify the differences between PCBs and integrated circuits. What is PCB? PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is an … Read more

Understanding The Relationship Between PCB And Integrated Circuits

Understanding The Relationship Between PCB And Integrated Circuits

Many people studying electronics often encounter the technical terms Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Integrated Circuit (IC), but they frequently confuse these two concepts and even misuse them in reports, leading to criticism. The root cause lies in insufficient understanding of PCBs and integrated circuits. Therefore, today we will clarify the differences between PCBs and … Read more

IC Terminology Overview (A-G)

IC Terminology Overview (A-G)

E Course Network Integrated Editing Integrated circuits (ICs) are a type of microelectronic device or component. By using a specific process, various components required in a circuit, such as transistors, resistors, capacitors, and inductors, are interconnected and fabricated on a small piece or several pieces of semiconductor wafers or dielectric substrates, and then encapsulated in … Read more

How Do MCUs With Different Voltage Levels Communicate?

How Do MCUs With Different Voltage Levels Communicate?

For a long time, communication between microcontrollers (MCUs) has been a learning challenge for many electronic engineers. Since different MCUs may use different voltage levels, many beginners are curious about how these MCUs can communicate. Let’s take a look! Generally speaking, communication between MCUs relies on digital signals, where the voltage level of the digital … Read more

Differences Between ASIC and FPGA Design: Future Prospects

Differences Between ASIC and FPGA Design: Future Prospects

Which is better, ASIC or FPGA? What are the differences in their processes? Is it necessary to switch from FPGA to ASIC design? Various questions about ASIC and FPGA are frequently seen online. ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) refers to integrated circuits designed and manufactured to meet specific user requirements and the needs of specific … Read more

Understanding the FPGA Chip Industry Chain and Competitive Landscape

Understanding the FPGA Chip Industry Chain and Competitive Landscape

Source: Chip Intelligence 1. Definition and Classification of FPGA Chips 1. Definition and Physical Structure of FPGA Chips FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) chips are developed based on programmable devices (PAL, GAL) and are semi-custom, programmable integrated circuits. Inventor: Ross Freeman, co-founder of Xilinx, invented the FPGA integrated circuit structure in 1984. The world’s first … Read more

Characteristics and Applications of FPGAs

Characteristics and Applications of FPGAs

Source: Semiconductor Industry Review Original Author: Feng Ning With the rapid development of AI technology, its application boundaries are constantly expanding, from simple image recognition to complex natural language processing, and into cutting-edge fields such as autonomous driving and smart manufacturing. AI is transforming our world at an unprecedented speed. In this AI revolution, deep … Read more

Differences Between ASIC and FPGA Design: Which Has Better Prospects?

Differences Between ASIC and FPGA Design: Which Has Better Prospects?

Which is better, ASIC or FPGA? What are the differences in their processes? Is it necessary to switch from FPGA to ASIC design? Various questions about ASIC and FPGA are frequently seen online. ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) refers to integrated circuits designed and manufactured to meet specific user requirements and the needs of specific … Read more