microelectronic
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or consisting of miniature electronic components: Describes anything pertaining to the branch of electronics that deals with very small electronic components, especially integrated circuits.
Usage
- The term "microelectronic" is used to describe devices, circuits, systems, or the field of technology itself that involves extremely small-scale electronic components.
- It is often used attributively before a noun (e.g., microelectronic device, microelectronic circuit).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The microelectronic chip in your phone contains billions of transistors.
- Advances in microelectronic engineering have made computers faster and smaller.
- This course covers the principles of microelectronic design.
Advanced Usage
- "Microelectronic systems": Refers to complete systems built from integrated circuits and other miniature components.
- Modern automobiles rely on complex microelectronic systems for engine control and safety features.
Variants and Related Words
- Microelectronics (n): The branch of electronics that deals with miniature electronic components and circuits.
- He has a degree in microelectronics.
- Microchip (n): A small piece of semiconductor material carrying many integrated circuits; a common microelectronic component.
- The microchip is a foundational microelectronic device.
Synonyms
- Integrated-circuit (adj): Pertaining to circuits on a small chip.
- Semiconductor-based (adj): Relating to devices made from semiconductor materials, common in microelectronics.
Related Phrases
- Microelectronic fabrication: The process of manufacturing microelectronic components.
- The cleanroom is essential for microelectronic fabrication.
- Microelectronic device: A device built using microelectronic technology.
- The sensor is a sophisticated microelectronic device.
Adjective
- of or relating to or consisting of miniature electronic components