Microchip

A microchip is, properly, an integrated circuit (IC).

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The term microchip (or simply chip) is used rather loosely in electronics. While it refers to the actual semiconductor die before packaging, usually the term is applied to the entire packaged integrated circuit.

Related Topics:
Semiconductor - Die - Integrated circuit

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An advanced IC known as a microprocessor is also called a microchip.

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A microchip implant is used for identification purposes, either as an animal microchip implant, or a human microchip implant.

Related Topics:
Animal microchip implant - Human microchip implant

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Microchip Technology is a company that makes the PIC microcontroller.

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