System On Chip

System On Chip

System-on-a-chip (SoC) technology was designed for applications that require all components implemented at the chip level. This refers to integrating all components of an electronic system into a single integrated circuit (also considered a “chip”). This chip can contain a variety of signals including digital, analog, mixed-signal, and often RF functions, and does it all one single chip.

The System-on-a-Chip is determined by the package and assembly challenges that you face. SoC technology fabricates various chips and components that make up an entire electronic product, on a single chip.

Benefits of System-on-a-Chip include:

Smaller footprint and space requirements
Higher performance due to increased amount of circuits on the chip
Greater system reliability
Can translate into lower cost for the end user
Lower power requirements

Applications for System-on-a-Chip include:

Digital Signal Processors
Embedded Systems
Video Decoders
Mobile Phones
Cable and Satellite TV Set Top Boxes
Portable Media Devices

Some may argue that in high volumes, System-on-a-Chip is be more cost effective than System-in-a-Package since it increases the yield of the fabrication and because its packaging is simpler. But this can’t be overshadowed by the challenges that System-on-a-Chip can pose: 1) potential lower IC yields and greater fabrication cost due to the larger die sizes; 2) usually greater prototyping and design cycle time (high NRE); and 3) larger design space often required. Ultimately, it is your specific need that will determine what is best.

Palomar’s Solution

The Model 8000 Wire Bonder System is a customer favorite for performing System-on-a-Chip applications. The Model 8000 Stud Bumper System configuration can also be used to perform this function.

Palomar Microelectronics contract assembly services clean room space, assembly systems, technical know-how and broad experience can take you from concept to production on any System-on-a-Chip application. Palomar engineers will rapidly derive processes and overcome your challenges and problems, thus getting your application running in a short time.