Silicon Chip

A silicon chip, also known as a microchip or integrated circuit, is a tiny piece of silicon material that contains thousands to billions of microscopic electronic components called transistors. These transistors work together to process and store information, enabling electronic devices like computers, smartphones, and appliances to perform complex tasks. Silicon is used because it is a reliable, abundant, and efficient semiconductor material, meaning it can control electrical current effectively. The design of the chip determines how it processes data, making it a fundamental building block of modern electronics.