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microelectronics

 

[ ˌmaɪkrəʊɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

Microelectronics refers to the design and manufacture of extremely small electronic components and circuits.

Synonyms

integrated circuits, semiconductor technology

Examples of usage

  • Advancements in microelectronics have led to the development of smaller and more powerful electronic devices.
  • The field of microelectronics plays a crucial role in the production of modern smartphones.

Translations

Translations of the word "microelectronics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 microeletrônica

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्मइलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स

🇩🇪 Mikroelektronik

🇮🇩 mikroelektronika

🇺🇦 мікроелектроніка

🇵🇱 mikroelektronika

🇯🇵 マイクロエレクトロニクス

🇫🇷 microélectronique

🇪🇸 microelectrónica

🇹🇷 mikroelektronik

🇰🇷 마이크로전자공학

🇸🇦 إلكترونيات دقيقة

🇨🇿 mikroelektronika

🇸🇰 mikroelektronika

🇨🇳 微电子学

🇸🇮 mikroelektronika

🇮🇸 örgjörva

🇰🇿 микроэлектроника

🇬🇪 მიკროელექტრონიკა

🇦🇿 mikroelektronika

🇲🇽 microelectrónica

Etymology

The term microelectronics originated in the 1960s with the development of integrated circuits, which revolutionized the field of electronics by making it possible to fit thousands or even millions of electronic components on a single chip. This technological advancement paved the way for the miniaturization of electronic devices and the rapid growth of the electronics industry.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,816, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.