System on-a-Chip (SoC); Consumes Less Power, Performs Better, and Is More Reliable than Multi-Chip Systems

A system on-a-chip (SoC) is an integrated circuit that integrates all or most components of a computer or other electronic system. With a system on-a-chip, one device can perform more than one function, making it possible to create a more efficient machine or carry out multiple tasks with the help of only one microprocessor chip. Most semiconductor manufacturers offer a variety of system on-a-chip and the price of such a device depends on the size, manufacturer, and the technology used in the creation of the chip. System on-a-chip (SoC) can also be used as a component or part of a larger integrated circuit that performs similar functions.

A system on-a-chip (SoC) includes various electronic parts, such as central processing unit, internal memory, input and output ports (I/O Ports), analog input, output blocks, and others. The benefits of using a system on-a-chip are immense especially for the makers of smartphones and mobile devices. It reduces the power consumption of the microprocessor. This means that the smartphone OS will not have to switch from one CPU core to another whenever the battery gets low. As a result, the power consumed by the phone can be maximized, resulting in longer usage time. This is very important especially for devices that need to perform multiple tasks.

Moreover, owing to its compatibility with a mobile device, it is mostly used in smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, and others. Apart from this, system on-a-chip (SoC) consumes less power, requires less space, performs better, and is more reliable than multi-chip systems. Thus, with the increasing adoption of smartphones or increasing number of smartphones users, the demand for system on-a-chip (SoC) is also increasing with a rapid pace, worldwide. According to the Pew Research Center, as of February 2019, around 81% of the adults in the U.S were using smartphones, compared to 77% in October 2018.

Furthermore, more than 285 million people in the U.S. are expected to own a smartphone by 2023. Thus, there is an increasing demand for system on-a-chip (SoC) in the U.S.