SoC Architecture and Power Management

This chapter discusses the technical concepts, such as the typical architecture of the latest SoCs with CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and other peripheral IP (intellectual property) components of a semiconductor product, and concepts of efficient power management. The chapter provides a simple and easy way to understand the complex technical concepts of semiconductor product architecture and power management essential for delivering competitive, higher performance, and power-efficient semiconductor products. The SoC architecture of the modern PC is explained using real-world examples.