Silicon chip
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪɫəkən ˈtʃɪp/
Silicon chip (noun)
- A small piece of silicon with many tiny electronic circuits that control or store information in devices.
- An integrated circuit made on a silicon wafer, containing connected components for processing signals or data.
Examples
- The device uses a silicon chip to control the display.
- A silicon chip can process signals faster than older circuits.