microchip

[mahy-kroh-chip] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌtʃɪp /

NOUN

integrated circuit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chip circuitry microprocessor silicon chip

WEAK

IC computer chip logic circuit microcircuit microelectronics microprocessor chip semiconductor chip transputer

NOUN

silicon chip

Synonyms

STRONGEST

motherboard

WEAK

PCB board chip gallium arsenide chip hybrid chip microcircuit neural network chip printed circuit board semiconductor chip superchip transputer wafer chip

Example Sentences

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A year later, he appointed former microchip executive Benedetto Vigna as chief executive officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Doerr’s timeline starts in 1980 with the personal computer and microchip revolution, followed by the browser and the internet, the iPhone and cloud computing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

There aren’t many customers for ASML’s multi-million-dollar microchip making machines, and one of them just drew a line in the sand.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Early Wednesday, Musk tweeted a picture External link of a Tesla-designed microchip, dubbed AI5.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

"Before the nefarious Dr. Loofah puts the microchip in his back!" barks Scruffy.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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