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Chip Types and Classifications

Chips can be classified by function:

Analog, Power, RF, Processors, Memories, Commodity: logic, discretes, FPGA and CPLD, SoC/ASIC, Other high volume (disk drive, LCD, ... ).

Manufacturers can be classified as well:

The world's major foundries are SMC and TSMC: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited