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Application-specific integrated circuit

Term · Semiconductors · MLC-T-SEM-000025

A microchip designed for a particular purpose or application, as opposed to a general-purpose integrated circuit like a microprocessor. ASICs are custom-built to perform specific functions with high efficiency and low power consumption. They are commonly found in consumer electronics, automotive systems, and telecommunications equipment.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-SEM-000025
FieldSemiconductors
SubjectDesign, EDA & Devices
AbbreviationASIC
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-SEM-000025",
  "term": "Application-specific integrated circuit",
  "field": "Semiconductors",
  "definition": "A microchip designed for a particular purpose or application, as opposed to a general-purpose integrated circuit like a microprocessor. ASICs are custom-built to perform specific functions with high efficiency and low power consumption. They are commonly found in consumer electronics, automotive systems, and telecommunications equipment.",
  "abbreviation": "ASIC",
  "subject": "Design, EDA & Devices",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/semiconductors/application-specific-integrated-circuit/"
}

Record 17 of 390 in Semiconductors terminology (MLC-0108). Request the full dataset.