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| Definition: A chip is an integrated circuit. It is a
thin piece of silicon that contains all the components of an electronic circuit.
Explanation: Chips are very small. They are
about the size of a fingernail and are covered with about 20 thousand electronic
circuits. Each chip is inside a case with pins extending from it. The pins are
plugged into the circuit board inside the computer. Chips can then process data,
make calculations, compare information, and perform operations. Learn More: Look up "Chip" in
the TechEncyclopedia.
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