Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs)

Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) are specialized computer chips designed to perform a specific task or function, unlike general-purpose chips like those in most personal computers. They are used in a variety of applications, such as cryptocurrency mining, video processing, and telecommunications, where efficiency and speed are crucial. By optimizing hardware for a particular application, ASICs can achieve better performance and lower power consumption compared to more versatile chips. However, they lack flexibility; if a new task arises, a new ASIC must be designed specifically for it.