Integrated Circuit

Active components (such as transistors, integrated circuits, and diodes) require an external power source to operate. They are capable of signal amplification, switching control, or energy conversion, and serve as the core elements in modern electronic systems for signal processing and power control. In contrast, passive components (such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, and transformers) do not rely on an external power source. They are mainly used for auxiliary functions such as energy storage, voltage division, filtering, and current limiting.

Artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented demand for high-performance computing, making hardware selection more important than ever. While GPUs remain the dominant choice for AI training, FPGAs have become an attractive option for AI inference, edge computing, and low-latency applications thanks to their flexibility, power efficiency, and reconfigurable architecture.