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A system-on-a-chip (SoC) is a microchip with the necessary electronic circuits to support a given system on a single integrated circuit. Typical uses for SoC include smartphones and wearable computers.
 
 

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Simulate
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Design
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Internet of Things
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PLM
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Design
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Design
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Engineering Computing
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Design
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Internet of Things
What AI Can Do for Electronic Design Automation
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Internet of Things
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Internet of Things
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Design
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Internet of Things
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