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What is SoCs?
A System on a Chip (SoC) is an integrated circuit that integrates all or most components of a computer or other electronic system. These components often include a central processing unit (CPU), memory, input/output ports, and secondary storage – all on a single chip. SoCs are commonly used in mobile devices (smartphones, tablets), embedded systems, and other applications where size, power consumption, and cost are critical considerations.
What other technologies are related to SoCs?
SoCs Competitor Technologies
MCUs
Microcontrollers (MCUs) are often used as alternatives to SoCs for simpler embedded applications where less processing power and integration are needed.
FPGAs
FPGAs are an alternative to SoCs, offering greater flexibility and customization but typically with higher power consumption and development complexity for similar functions.
MPSoCs
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MPSoCs are a type of SoC, but are usually more specialized and higher-performance. They directly compete in applications needing advanced processing.
Xilinx FPGAs
Xilinx FPGAs are a specific type of FPGA that compete with SoCs, offering programmable logic solutions. They also have SoCs like the Zynq which competes directly.
ASICs
ASICs are custom-designed chips for specific applications, offering high performance and efficiency. They are an alternative where volume warrants the high NRE costs.
microcontrollers
Microcontrollers (MCUs) are often used as alternatives to SoCs for simpler embedded applications where less processing power and integration are needed.
microprocessors
Microprocessors are the CPU component in a computer. High-end SoCs include them but some applications may choose a dedicated microprocessor rather than an SoC.
Xilinx
Xilinx is a company that produces FPGAs and SoCs, making them a competitor in the SoC market. They also have SoCs like the Zynq which competes directly.
Number of organizations that mention technology
565
SoCs
425
MCUs
2,126
FPGAs
36
MPSoCs
239
Xilinx FPGAs
530
ASICs
3,851
microcontrollers
1,480
microprocessors
1,657
Xilinx
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SoCs Complementary Technologies
DDR3/4
DDR3/4 memory is commonly used with SoCs to provide the necessary RAM for program execution and data storage.
GPUs
GPUs are often integrated into SoCs or used alongside them to accelerate graphics processing and other parallel computations.
I2C
I2C is a serial communication protocol commonly used for connecting peripheral devices to SoCs.
Which job functions commonly mention SoCs?
Firmware Engineer
0.3% of all Firmware Engineer jobs mention SoCs
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Embedded Engineer
0.3% of all Embedded Engineer jobs mention SoCs
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Hardware Engineer
0.2% of all Hardware Engineer jobs mention SoCs
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Chip Designer
0.2% of all Chip Designer jobs mention SoCs
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Electrical Engineer
0.1% of all Electrical Engineer jobs mention SoCs
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