IC: meaning, definitions and examples

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IC

 

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Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology, computing

An IC, or integrated circuit, is a set of electronic circuits on a small flat piece of semiconductor material, usually silicon. It is used to perform various functions in electronic devices. Integrated circuits can contain thousands to millions of transistors, diodes, resistors, and capacitors.

Synonyms

chip, microchip, semiconductor

Examples of usage

  • The latest smartphone uses a powerful IC to process data efficiently.
  • Integrated circuits have revolutionized the design of electronic devices.
  • This IC is responsible for the computer's graphics performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "IC" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช IC

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ IC

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ IC

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต IC

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท CI

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ IC

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท IC

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท IC

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ IC

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IC

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ IC

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ IC

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ IC

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ IC

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IC

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช IC

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ IC

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ IC

Etymology

The term 'integrated circuit' was coined by Jack Kilby in 1958 and later popularized by Robert Noyce in the same year. The development of ICs marked a significant advancement in electronics, allowing for the miniaturization of circuits and paving the way for modern computing. Before ICs, electronic circuits were built using discrete components, which limited the size and complexity of devices. The creation of ICs enabled higher performance, lower cost, and greater reliability in electronic designs. As technology progressed, ICs evolved from simple logic gates to complex systems-on-chip (SoCs) that incorporate entire functions into a single chip, revolutionizing industries such as telecommunications, computing, and consumer electronics.