micro chip
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Definition
Noun: 1. A tiny piece of semiconductor material, usually silicon, containing a complex integrated circuit: A micro chip is the physical component that serves as the core processing or memory unit in electronic devices. It is fabricated to perform numerous electronic functions within a miniaturized space.
Usage
The term "micro chip" refers specifically to the small, physical piece of silicon that houses an integrated circuit. It is a key component in modern computing and electronics. * The computer's central processing unit is contained on a single micro chip. * This security system uses a micro chip to store encrypted data. * The development of the micro chip revolutionized the electronics industry.
Advanced Usage
- "to embed a micro chip": To implant or place a micro chip inside something, often for identification, tracking, or data storage purposes.
- Many pets have a micro chip embedded under their skin for identification.
Variants and Related Words
- Chip (n): A common shortened form of "micro chip."
- The new phone uses a more powerful chip.
- Integrated circuit (n): The electronic circuit contained on the micro chip.
- Semiconductor (n): The type of material, like silicon, from which a micro chip is made.
Synonyms
- Silicon chip
- Computer chip
- Microprocessor (when referring specifically to a CPU on a chip)
Related Phrases
- Micro chip technology: The field of engineering and science related to the design and manufacture of micro chips.
- Advances in micro chip technology allow for smaller and faster devices.
Noun
- electronic equipment consisting of a small crystal of a silicon semiconductor fabricated to carry out a number of electronic functions in an integrated circuit