Semiconductor industry and market

What is an LSI called that integrates functions a system needs, such as a CPU, GPU, memory controller and communications, on a single chip?

  1. ASiP (system in package)
  2. BCommodity DRAM
  3. CSoC (system on chip)
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Answer: C. SoC (system on chip)

An SoC is an LSI integrating many of the functions a system needs on one chip; smartphone processors are a typical example. It reduces part count and allows small size and low power. It is distinguished from an SiP, which houses multiple chips in one package.

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