microsystem
Small-scale component network
A microsystem is a small-scale system, often one nested within larger systems.
In ecology, it might be a pond or rotting log with its own contained ecosystem.
In developmental psychology, microsystem specifically refers to the immediate environments directly affecting a child—family, school, peer group.
In technology, microsystem describes miniaturized integrated systems: The sensor microsystem fits on a single chip.
Small broken-off piece
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
microchip · microprocessor · CPU · ASIC · MEMS · wafer · die · microfabrication
Manufacturing miniature structures precisely
- MEMSMicroscale electromechanical devices
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- biosensorBiological chemical detection device
- microelectronicsTiny circuit component engineering
lab-on-a-chip · micromachining · cleanroom · etching · lithography · piezoelectric · transducer · microengineering
Related people together
- peersThose of equal status
- schoolPlace of instruction
- daycareChild supervision facility
- workplaceEmployment location
neighborhood · church · socialization · parent-child · sibling · teacher-student · caregiver · attachment
At micrometer dimensions
- miniaturizedReduced to tiny size
- compactTightly packed together
- small-scaleLimited in size or scope
- tinyExtremely small in size
scaled-down · submillimeter · microdevice · precision · microcomponent
Small distinct living area
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- pondSmall still body
- soilGround matter for planting
- decomposerOrganism breaking down corpses
microorganism · bacteria · fungi · algae · plankton · biofilm · microfauna · detritus
chip
Small broken-off piece
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
silicon · microchip · microprocessor · CPU · ASIC · MEMS · wafer · die · microfabrication · photolithography
microfabrication
Manufacturing miniature structures precisely
- MEMSMicroscale electromechanical devices
- nanotechnologyAtomic-scale manipulation science
- biosensorBiological chemical detection device
microelectronics · lab-on-a-chip · micromachining · cleanroom · etching · lithography · piezoelectric · transducer · microengineering · microchannel
family
Related people together
workplace · neighborhood · church · socialization · parent-child · sibling · teacher-student · caregiver · attachment · interaction
microscale
At micrometer dimensions
- miniaturizedReduced to tiny size
- compactTightly packed together
- small-scaleLimited in size or scope
tiny · scaled-down · submillimeter · microdevice · precision · microcomponent
microhabitat
Small distinct living area
decomposer · microorganism · bacteria · fungi · algae · plankton · biofilm · microfauna · detritus · microclimate
- ecological systemsmacrosystem
- acupunctureacupoints, needling, acupuncture needles, acupuncture points, electroacupuncture