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

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

Other Word Forms

• microelectronic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of microelectronics¹

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + electronics

Example Sentences

In 2021, she became the first woman to be awarded the Robert N. Noyce medal, considered the Nobel Prize of microelectronics.

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He was accused of illegally exporting microelectronics to Russia for manufacturers working with the military.

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He was accused of illegally exporting microelectronics to Russia for manufacturers working with the Russian military.

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Microfluidic technology has become increasingly important in many scientific fields such as regenerative medicine, microelectronics, and environmental science.

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The company currently operates a microelectronics foundry at the park and has multiple civil and defense space programs throughout the South Bay, including spacecraft manufacturing, space instrument design and orbiting space platforms.

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Related Words

• chip 
• circuitry 
• microchip 
• microprocessor 
• silicon chip