Chipset (chipset) - a set of microcircuits assembled into a single structure to perform certain functions. Chipsets can be found in almost any modern electronic device, such as cameras, mobile phones and computers.
Instructions
Step 1
In modern computers, chipsets are installed on the motherboard. These microcircuits provide communication between various elements of the PC infrastructure: the central processor, RAM and permanent memory, I / O devices, and so on. The first chipsets appeared in the mid-80s of the twentieth century and were used precisely to create a serial personal computer.
Step 2
The chipset of a modern computer is a combination of two main microcircuits, each of which is responsible for processing information from certain devices. The memory controller (north bridge) is designed to create a connection between the central processor and RAM modules. Sometimes this chip is part of the central processor, and is not installed in a separate unit.
Step 3
The I / O controller (south bridge) allows the central processor to work together with the rest of the computer, such as PCI cards, hard drives, USB devices, and so on. Currently, chipsets are being improved at a tremendous rate. This is due to the fact that each manufacturer of the central processing unit strives to develop its own chip with a certain set of functions.
Step 4
Giant CPU manufacturers (AMD and Intel) are constantly releasing test versions of chipsets, which are distributed to leading motherboard companies. If the new chipset model turns out to be successful, then new motherboards are created using these chips.
Step 5
We must not forget that chipsets are used in many devices. All modern TVs, network devices, smartphones and other communication devices are equipped with different types of chipsets.