SOC
n. countablen. Stands for System on a Chip. A single chip that holds all the parts of a computer or electronic device. Instead of many separate pieces, everything is built into one tiny square.
n. Abbreviation for System on a Chip. An integrated circuit that integrates all components of a computer or other electronic system into a single substrate. Often contains digital, analog, mixed-signal, and radio-frequency functions.
Modern smartphones use a powerful SoC to save space and battery.
The engineering team chose a custom SoC to handle both the graphics processing and the wireless connectivity on a single chip.
By integrating the CPU, GPU, and memory controller onto a single SoC, manufacturers can significantly reduce power consumption and thermal output compared to traditional multi-chip architectures.
Usually written in all capitals; often functions as the head of a noun phrase in technical specifications.