A System on Chip (SoC) is a type of integrated circuit (IC) that is designed to incorporate an entire computer system on a single chip. It is a complete collection of electronic components including digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuitry that is specifically designed to carry out a particular function. This kind of condensed and efficient design results in many benefits over traditional computer architectures.

SoCs are used primarily in mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable tech because of their low power consumption and small size, but they are also used in embedded systems, robots, and even in IoT (Internet of Things) devices. They are often tailored to support specific software platforms, such as Android or iOS, and can simultaneously run multiple applications, multimedia streams and sensors, all on a single chip.

SoCs typically include microprocessors or microcontrollers, memory, power management circuits, and peripheral interfaces such as USB, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet. The inclusion of these components onto a single chip reduces the need for multiple chips, which in turn reduces the complexity of an electronic system, its cost, and its power consumption.

With the increasing demand to connect everything to the internet, SoCs enable communication between devices, allowing an exchange of data and operations between them. SoCs can manage wireless communications between devices, and they can control both software and hardware of IoT devices.

In summary, an SoC is an integrated system that has a considerable advantage over traditional computer systems due to its low power consumption, small size, minimal complexity, and design efficiency. SoCs are revolutionizing fields like mobile devices and IoT devices, and as the technology continues to improve, the range of SoC applications will continue to grow.

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The delivery method can be wafer or the final package. Common packages include ESSOP10, SOP8, TSSOP20, etc. Of course, we can also customize embedded system software for you.