silicon chips
Semiconductor logic units
Silicon chips are tiny wafers of silicon embedded with integrated circuits that form the foundation of modern electronics.
These chips, also called microchips or semiconductors, power everything from smartphones and computers to cars and medical devices.
The term often appears in discussions of technology manufacturing and supply chains.
The global shortage of silicon chips disrupted automobile production for months.
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