Have you electronic engineers ever heard of the term SoC? Do you know what it is and what it can do? What is SoC? SoC (System on Chip, also known as “System on Chip” in Chinese) is a highly integrated integrated circuit that integrates the core functional modules required for a complete system onto a … Read more
Students and newcomers in the field often ask me: “Teacher, is a microcontroller unit (MCU) the same as a system on chip (SoC)? I see different opinions online, and I’m a bit confused. Today, let’s discuss this topic. To conclude: it is primarily an MCU, but it is increasingly resembling a SoC. 1.MCU MCU stands … Read more
1.ASIC Basic Concepts 1.Definition: An Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) is an integrated circuit designed and manufactured for a specific application. Unlike general-purpose integrated circuits, it is customized for a single or a group of specific tasks to achieve optimal performance, power consumption, and cost-effectiveness. 2.Background: With the diversification and refinement of electronic device functions, … Read more
Soft Core ProcessorsSOPC technology, or soft core processors, was first proposed by Altera. It is a design technology for System on Chip (SoC) based on FPGA. It is a soft core CPU system built using the logic and resources of an FPGA. Since it uses general logic to construct the CPU, it offers a certain … Read more
How many tasks can a single chip perform? It can process data, store information, connect to Wi-Fi, run AI… If all these functions are packed into a “small brain,” then it is called an SoC chip. In simple terms, it is the brain of smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. Without it, an iPhone would be like … Read more
1. Cypress PSoCPSoC (Programmable System on Chip) is a highly integrated programmable system-on-chip developed by Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. It combines a microcontroller (MCU), digital logic, and analog signal processing capabilities into a single chip, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
A quiet revolution is taking place in the field of chip design. As traditional processor architectures struggle to meet emerging computing demands, RISC-V, an open instruction set architecture, is paving new technological paths with its unique advantages. Unlike traditional architectures such as x86 and Arm, RISC-V adopts a modular design philosophy, retaining only the most … Read more
Abstract: Siemens Digital Industries Software deepens its collaboration with Arm, integrating Arm’s Zena CSS into its PAVE360 software to accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).At the Siemens Realize LIVE 2025 conference held last week in Detroit, Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the enhancement of its partnership with Arm, integrating Arm’s Zena Compute Subsystem … Read more
According to a report by Taiwan’s “China Times News” on January 8, the technology of connecting several chips with different functions using advanced packaging technology to achieve the functionality of advanced process chips, known as small chips (or die), is seen as a shortcut for China to break through the US chip technology embargo. Jiangsu … Read more
Low Power Design 5.1 Power Consumption Sources Surge、Static Power Consumption and Dynamic Power Consumption are the three main sources of power consumption. • Surge current refers to the maximum instantaneous input current generated when the device is powered on, and is also known as startup current in applications. • Standby current refers to the current … Read more