What is another word for integrated circuitry?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪntɪɡɹˌe͡ɪtɪd sˈɜːkɪtɹi] (IPA) 
Integrated circuitry is a term used to describe electronic circuits made up of miniaturized electronic components that have been etched onto a tiny semiconductor material. Some common synonyms for integrated circuitry include microchips, ICs, silicon chips, and microprocessors. Microchips are the most commonly used term and refer to any small, solid-state electronic device with a built-in circuit. ICs are often used interchangeably with microchips and refer to electronic circuits miniaturized onto a piece of silicon. Silicon chips are another synonym for integrated circuitry used to describe the same technology used in various electronic devices. Lastly, microprocessors are a type of integrated circuitry used mainly in computers and control systems and refer to circuits that can perform multiple computational tasks.
