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Integrated Circuits (ICs) in Phones
They are: ICs are tiny electronic circuits etched onto a single piece of semiconductor material, typically silicon. They contain numerous interconnected components like transistors, resistors, and capacitors, all miniaturized to an incredible degree.
Key Role in Phones:
Brain of the phone: The most crucial IC is the System on a Chip (SoC), often called the processor or CPU.
Communication: ICs enable phone functions like:
Cellular connectivity: Handling calls, data transfer (4G, 5G), and other wireless communication.
Wi-Fi: Connecting to wireless networks.
Bluetooth: Connecting to other devices like headphones and smartwatches.
GPS: Location tracking and navigation.
Image and video processing: Powering the camera, and displaying images and videos on the screen.
Audio processing: Handling sound for calls, music playback, and other audio functions.
Power management: Efficiently managing the phone's battery life.
RAM: Temporary storage for active applications and data. 1 reply
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