Tag: Prototype

What are the Difference Between System-on-Chip (SoC) and Test Chip

March 4, 2023June 19, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

Integrated circuits (ICs) have revolutionized the world of electronics by enabling the creation of highly complex and compact devices. Two common types of ICs are system-on-chip (SoC) and test chip. While both types of ICs have a similar design, their purpose and applications are vastly different. System-on-Chip (SoC) A System-on-Chip (SoC) is a type of…

Digital Electronics, SoC

What are Pilot Projects in VLSI

March 2, 2023June 18, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

A pilot project in VLSI refers to a small-scale, initial implementation of a large system with the aim of testing its feasibility, viability and to gather information on the system’s behavior. The objective of a pilot project is to minimize risk and ensure that the system will meet the needs of the end-users. This information…

SoC

What is MPW in VLSI

March 1, 2023June 18, 2025 vlsifacts No Comments

MPW stands for Multi-Project Wafer, which is a cost-effective way to prototype integrated circuits. In an MPW, multiple projects share a single wafer during the fabrication process, which enables lower costs by spreading the cost of the wafer among multiple projects. Typically, several customers with small designs collaborate to share the costs of the wafer…