If you are new into hardware or still familiarizing yourself to the hardware ecosystem, you will realize some common terms often appear which could sometimes sound confusing or something out of rocket science, but it’s not. Here’s a quick look at five common terms used in hardware products or boards and what they denote.
Let’s take a look at them –
System-in-a-Package (SiP)
SiP dies can be stacked vertically or tiled horizontally, unlike slightly less dense multi-chip modules, which place dies horizontally on a carrier. SiP connects the dies with standard off-chip wire bonds or solder bumps.
The appeal of a SiP is that it can be compact an otherwise complex system into a very simple package, making it easier to integrate into larger systems. It also simplifies PCB layouts.
Unlike a SOC that is based on a single silicon die, SiP can be based on multiple dies in a single package. SiP is believed to provide more interconnection in the future and possibly face out SoCs.
Package-on-a-Package (PoP)
PoP provides more component density and also simplifies PCB design. It can also improve signal propagation since the interconnects between components is much shorter.
Read more: Hardware Acronyms: SiP, SoC, SoM, CoM, SBC – What Are They?
