Integrated circuit

A microchip, also known as an integrated circuit (IC) or chip, is a set of electronic circuits on one small flat piece (or "chip") of semiconductor material, normally silicon. The integration of large numbers of tiny transistors into a small chip resulted in circuits that are orders of magnitude smaller, faster, and less expensive than those constructed from discrete electronic components. The microchip has had a major impact on the modern world, as it is the foundation of all digital electronics. In Hebrew, a microchip is called מיקרו-שבב (mikro-shaviv). In other languages, it is referred to as microcircuito in Spanish, puce in French, and Mikrochip in German. The invention of the microchip in 1958 by Jack Kilby at Texas Instruments marked the beginning of the microelectronics industry and revolutionized the fields of computing, telecommunications, and automation.

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Integrated circuit

Electronic circuit formed on a small, flat piece of semiconductor material

An integrated circuit (IC), also known as a microchip or simply chip, is a compact assembly of electronic circuits formed from various electronic components — such as transistors, resistors, and capacitors — and their interconnections. These components are fabricated onto a thin, flat piece ("chip") of semiconductor material, most commonly silicon. Integrated circuits are integral to a wide variety of electronic devices — including computers, smartphones, and televisions — performing functions such as data processing, control, and storage. They have transformed the field of electronics by enabling device miniaturization, improving performance, and reducing cost.

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