Basics of System on chip (SOC) design (IP based or Platform based) with the need of SOC, SOC architecture, Advantages of SOC, and various examples of SoCs available in the market are discussed here. A System on Chip (SOC) is nothing but an integrated circuit (IC) with a full-proof system or a complete computer on a single platform chip. The SOC design may be followed as an IP-based design or a platform-based design. SOC definition and its Need System on chip (SOC), is an integrated circuit where all the functional elements such as dedicated hardware, processor, memory, I/O, and peripherals are embedded onto a single platform chip to meet the product design requirements. Need for SOC design 1. With the advancement in the technology, it