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System on Chip

An SoC is an integrated circuit that combines all the electronic circuits and parts needed to solve a particular class of problem on a single chip.

It may contain digital, analog, or mixed-signal functions, depending on the application. The integration of most electronic parts in a single chip gives two major benefits: miniaturization and low power consumption. Compared to a less-integrated hardware design, an SoC requires significantly less power. The optimization of power consumption on the hardware and software levels allows it to create systems that can work for days, months, and even years on a battery without an external power source. Often, it also integrates radio frequency signal processing, which, along with its ...