(also IC, chip, microchip)
A system of electrical circuits embedded on a small, usually silicon wafer. These circuits can consist of thousands of resistors, transistors, diodes, capacitors, and other components of very small, even microscopic size. Integrated circuits are widely used in modern technology, enabling manufacturers to produce slim and efficient electronic devices. Microchips have been evolving for years, becoming simultaneously smaller, faster, and more complex.
The most common example of an integrated circuit is a computer processor (CPU), which consists of millions of tiny electrical devices that form a complex circuit. Today, microchips are used virtually everywhere, including our smart personal devices and household appliances like microwaves and washing machines. ,
