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Microchips
⭐ MasteredA microchip is a small piece of silicon that holds millions or billions of tiny electronic switches called transistors. Chips are inside almost every electronic device.
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A modern phone chip can contain billions of transistors smaller than a virus.
All about Microchips
A microchip is a small piece of silicon that holds millions or billions of tiny electronic switches called transistors. Chips are in almost every electronic device.
Chips are made in clean factories called fabs.
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Real-life uses of Microchips
- Powering phones and computers
- Controlling washing machines
- Running cars and games
Frequently asked questions about Microchips
What is a microchip?
A small piece of silicon with many transistors.
What are transistors?
Tiny electronic switches.