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tags:
  - hardware
  - micro-controllers
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# System on a chip

A system on a chip (SoC) is an integrated circuit that combines most or all key
components of a computer or electronic system onto a single microchip.
Typically, an SoC includes a central processing unit (CPU) with memory,
input/output, and data storage control functions, along with optional features
like a graphics processing unit (GPU), Wi-Fi connectivity, and radio frequency
processing.