microcircuits

/ˈmaɪkroʊsɜːrkɪts/ /ˈmaɪkroʊsɜːrkəts/

Meanings

noun

An electronic device, usually fabricated by photolithography, that is very small and implements several components or their equivalent; an integrated circuit.

Examples :

"The calculator uses complex microcircuits to perform mathematical functions quickly. "

Related Words

fabricated verb

/ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪd/ /ˈfæbrəˌkeɪtɪd/

To form into a whole by uniting its parts; to construct; to build.

"to fabricate a bridge or ship"

functions noun

/ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

What something does or is used for.

"The key functions of a refrigerator are to keep food cold and prevent spoilage. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

integrated verb

/ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪd/ /ˈɪntəˌɡreɪtɪd/

To form into one whole; to make entire; to complete; to renew; to restore; to perfect.

"The new software integrated all the company's data into a single, easy-to-use system. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

photolithography noun

/ˌfoʊtoʊlɪˈθɑːɡrəfi/ /ˌfoʊtoʊlɪˈθɒɡrəfi/

A lithographic procedure in which printing plates are made using a photographic process.

"Electronics manufacturers use photolithography to precisely etch circuits onto silicon wafers, creating the intricate patterns needed for microchips. "

calculator noun

/kæl.kjə.leɪ.təɹ/

A mechanical or electronic device that performs mathematical calculations.

"My daughter used a calculator to figure out how much change she would get from the store. "

components noun

/kəmˈpoʊnənts/ /kɑmˈpoʊnənts/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

implements noun

/ˈɪmpləmənts/

A tool or instrument for working with.

"They carried an assortment of gardening implements in the truck."

equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "

mathematical adjective

/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

Of, or relating to mathematics

"a mathematical problem"