What Is Chip-On-Board (COB)?
Chips put directly on circuit boards are called "chip-on-board" (COB). This type of printed circuit board is also known as a "glop-top," which refers to the blob of protective epoxy that sits on top of the chip and its connections to provide protection and insulation. The "glop" part of the name comes from the epoxy sitting on top of the chip rather than underneath it. The chip's connections are wired. COBs are used for large CPUs or ASICs when power consumption must be minimized. This is because COBs, in general, have lower power requirements than IC packaging does. Because they don't need any connectors or connections, they may be manufactured far smaller than IC packages while providing the same degree of functionality. This enables them to be used in a broader variety of applications. Due to this, they can reduce the total expenses of the assembly. There is no such thing as having excessive options regarding a product's packaging since there is no such thing as a disproportionate number of possibilities. Since this is the case, why not give a chip-on-board a try? After all, what could be more convenient than having your chips directly connected to the motherboard where they belong? It's almost like you can have your cake and eat it too! Hang on a second... could you perhaps elaborate on what you mean when you refer to a "chip"? Epoxy or resin coatings protect chips and their wiring. This practice gave birth to the term "glop-top" because it is such a simple method for manufacturers to save money on packaging while still guaranteeing that their products can endure the rigors of shipping and handling. In other words, "glop-top" packaging is a win-win. And when you give it some serious thought, isn't that the objective of going through the motions of living your life? Assuring ourselves that we are performing to the best of our abilities to attain our goal?
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