microchiptechnology
nounUK /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.tʃɪp tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
US /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.tʃɪp tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/
Microchip technology is the way people make and use tiny computer chips that help machines think and work.
Thanks to microchip technology, our phones can do amazing things while staying small enough to fit in a pocket.
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2. The industry that designs and manufactures tiny electronic chips.
She found a job in microchip technology after finishing her engineering degree.
3. The study of how to build very small electronic parts.
The university offers a course in microchip technology for future engineers.
4. The use of tiny chips inside everyday devices to make them smarter.
Microchip technology in cars helps them park themselves and warn drivers.