microelectronics

[ mahy-kroh-i-lek-tron-iks, -ee-lek- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the technology dealing with the design, development, and construction of electronic systems utilizing extremely small elements, especially solid-state devices employing microminiaturization.

microelectronics

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the branch of electronics concerned with microcircuits

microelectronics

/ mī′krō-ĭ-lĕk-trŏn′ĭks /

1. The branch of electronics that deals with miniature components generally too small to be seen by the naked eye.

Derived Forms

• ˌmicroelecˈtronic, adjective

Other Words From

• micro·e·lec·tronic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of microelectronics¹

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + electronics

Related Words

• chip
• circuitry
• microchip
• microprocessor
• silicon chip