Definition of Integrated circuit

1. Noun. A microelectronic computer circuit incorporated into a chip or semiconductor; a whole system rather than a single component.

Exact synonyms: Microcircuit
Group relationships: Chip, Micro Chip, Microchip, Microprocessor Chip, Silicon Chip
Generic synonyms: Computer Circuit

Definition of Integrated circuit

1. Noun. (electronics) a thin chip consisting of at least two interconnected semiconductor devices, mainly transistors ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Integrated Circuit

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Literary usage of Integrated circuit

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"The laboratory has a complete capability for integrated circuit fabrication. Principal processing and analytical equipment includes facilities for diffusion ..."

2. Global Competitiveness of U.S. Advanced-Technology Industries: Cellular ... (1994)
"These firms principally derive competitive advantage from radio manufacturing experience, integrated circuit (1C) core competency, and advanced ..."

3. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"DRAM size Table 30 Integrated-Circuit Manufacturing Trends Date of first functional device1 1M units manufactured Minimum line width registration tolerance ..."

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