Introduction to the Classification of Integrated Circuits (ICs) - A Must-Have Collection!
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2022-12-13 11:52
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What are the classifications of integrated circuits (ICs)? Let's analyze them together.

I. According to the differences in function and structure of integrated circuits (ICs), they can be divided into analog integrated circuits, digital integrated circuits, and mixed analog/digital integrated circuits.
Analog integrated circuits, also known as linear circuits, are used to amplify and process various analog signals (signals whose amplitude changes over time, such as audio signals from radios, tape signals from recorders, etc.), with the input and output signals being proportional. They can be used to integrate and process various signals (signals that are discrete in time and amplitude, such as reproduced audio and video signals).
II. According to the different levels of integration, integrated circuits (ICs) can be divided into small-scale, medium-scale, large-scale, and very-large-scale integrated circuits.
III. According to the manufacturing process, integrated circuits (ICs) can be divided into three categories: monolithic integrated circuits, thin-film integrated circuits, and hybrid integrated circuits.
IV. According to the conduction type, they can be divided into bipolar circuits and unipolar circuits.
Bipolar ICs have good frequency characteristics but high power consumption and complex manufacturing processes.
Unipolar circuits have low operating speed, but high input impedance, low power consumption, simple manufacturing process, and are easy to integrate on a large scale; most are integrated circuits.
V. According to their applications, they can be divided into those used in televisions, audio equipment, DVD players, VCRs, computers (microcomputers), musical instruments, communications, cameras, remote controls, language devices, alarm systems, and various special-purpose integrated circuits.
1. Television circuits include line and field scanning circuits, loudspeakers, audio, color decoding, AV/TV conversion, switching power supplies, remote control, Lee decoding, picture-in-picture processing, microprocessors (CPU), memory, and other related integrated circuits.
2. Audio integrated circuits include AM/FM, stereo decoding, audio preamplification, tone control, power amplification, surround sound processing, level drive, volume control, delay reverb, and switching, along with their corresponding voltage coefficients.
3. DVD player integrated circuits include system control, video encoding, decoding, audio signal processing, sound effects, RF signal processing, signal processing, servo, and motor drive functions, each with its own voltage range.
4. VCR integrated circuits include system control, servo, drive integrated circuits, audio processing integrated circuits, and video processing circuits.
VI. By application area, they can be divided into standard general-purpose and special-purpose integrated circuits.
VII. By shape, they can be divided into round (metal can transistor packaging, generally suitable for high power), flat (good stability, small size), and dual in-line packages.
This is an introduction to integrated circuits. Hopefully, this helps you understand them better. In daily applications, if you encounter them, you can effectively utilize their functions, which will bring you different exciting experiences and assistance. Everything in the world has its own meaning; it's not like all heroes live in the spotlight. Integrated circuits silently contribute their part in unknown places.
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