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

Related Words

• chip 
• circuitry 
• microchip 
• microprocessor 
• silicon chip