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

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily

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.

From Los Angeles Times

“Taiwan doesn’t have many natural resources,” Morris Ker, the chair of the newly created microelectronics department at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University told the students.

From Los Angeles Times

“Machine tools and microelectronics come from China and go direct to strengthening the defence industries, so they churn out more tanks and missiles.”

From BBC

He was studying the emerging field of microelectronics, which used silicon-based transistors to store digital bits of information.

From New York Times

Related Words

• chip
• circuitry
• microchip
• microprocessor
• silicon chip