What is a computer on a chip?

A computer on a chip, or a system-on-a-chip (SoC), is a complete computer system on a single integrated circuit. It contains an entire central processing unit (CPU), memory, and input/output (I/O) interfaces, all on a single chip.

Why are they used?

Computer on a chips are used in a wide variety of applications, where small size, low power consumption, and low cost are important. They are used in smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, as well as in a wide variety of embedded systems.

How do they work?

Computer on a chips are …