Following are the difference between monolithic ic and hybrid ic.
| Monolithic ICs | Hybrid ICs |
|---|---|
| Monolithic integrated circuits which are fabricated entirely on a single chips. | Hybrid integrated circuits are fabricated by inter- connecting a number of individual chips. |
| A monolithic integrated circuit has the full circuit constructed on a single piece of silicon or other semiconductor, then enclosed in a package with connecting leads. | A Hybrid circuit often ceramic substrate carrying one or more silicon chips. A hybrid can also use mixed technology, such as GaAs chips along with silicon chips. |
| Small in size as compared to hybrid ICs | Large in size as compared to monolithic ICs |
| In this case all the component are formed together by various method which include diffusion or ion implantation. | In this case of hybrid integrated circuits, interconnection usually established by TEM mode transmission lines. |
| Monolithic ICs are expensive. | Hybrid ICs are less expensive. |
| Speed is high as compared to hybrid ICs. | Speed is low as compared to monolithic ICs. |
| Monolithic ICs provide smaller flexibility in circuit design. | Hybrid ICs provide greater flexibility in circuit design. |