Date: February, 21, 2006

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Location: Centergy One 5126

Speaker(s): Gene A. Frantz, TI Principal Fellow, Texas Instruments

Title: System on a Chip

Abstract: The Integrated Circuit Technology has, for decades, been relatively predictable. At each new technology node we have gotten more performance at a lower power dissipation and lower cost. We have also been able to double the number of transistors available at each new technology node. But, things seem to be changing. Performance and power dissipation seem to be the first casualties of Moores law. That brings the topic of Systems on a Chip (SoC) to the forefront. The increase of transistors allows us to create complete systems on a chip, with the ultimate SoC having digital, analog and RF on the same circuit. But, with every advance there come problems. I will discuss both the advances and problems and how both will impact our future.

Date:	February, 21, 2006
Time:	3:00 p.m.
Location:	Centergy One 5126
Speaker(s):	Gene A. Frantz, TI Principal Fellow, Texas Instruments
Title:	System on a Chip
Abstract:	The Integrated Circuit Technology has, for decades, been relatively predictable. At each new technology node we have gotten more performance at a lower power dissipation and lower cost. We have also been able to double the number of transistors available at each new technology node. But, things seem to be changing. Performance and power dissipation seem to be the first casualties of Moores law. That brings the topic of Systems on a Chip (SoC) to the forefront. The increase of transistors allows us to create complete systems on a chip, with the ultimate SoC having digital, analog and RF on the same circuit. But, with every advance there come problems. I will discuss both the advances and problems and how both will impact our future.