logicchip

noun
UK /ˈlɒdʒɪk tʃɪp/
US /ˈlɑːdʒɪk tʃɪp/

A tiny computer part that helps a machine think and make choices.

The robot's logic chip helps it decide which way to turn.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A chip that performs decision-making steps in a game or toy.

The toy car has a logic chip that makes it stop before hitting a wall.

3. A hardware component that handles true-or-false style operations.

Engineers tested the logic chip to make sure it gave the right answers.

4. A small part inside a device that follows set rules to solve problems.

The smart thermostat uses a logic chip to keep the room at the right temperature.