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/sɪˈlɪkən tʃɪp/ · sil-i-con chip
noun
- A wafer of silicon on which an integrated circuit has been built; a microchip. The silicon chip in the computer's processor is responsible for executing instructions.
- A small piece of silicon used in electronic devices, often used as a component in a larger circuit. The silicon chip in the phone's battery helps regulate the flow of electricity.
Did you know? The first silicon chip, known as the 'Intel 4004,' was released in 1971 and contained over 2,300 transistors.