encryption chip
nounUK /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən tʃɪp/
US /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən tʃɪp/
A tiny computer part that scrambles information so only the right people can read it.
The phone uses an encryption chip to keep your messages secret.
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2. A hardware component that performs cryptographic operations faster than software.
The new laptop's encryption chip speeds up secure file transfers.
3. A dedicated circuit that protects stored data by encoding it automatically.
The drive's encryption chip locks everything the moment it is unplugged.
4. A tamper-resistant module that stores secret keys safely.
The payment terminal relies on its encryption chip to guard card details.