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microelectronics


mi·cro·elec·tron·ics

noun pl \-i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks\

Definition of MICROELECTRONICS

1
singular in construction : a branch of electronics that deals with the miniaturization of electronic circuits and components
2
: devices, equipment, or circuits produced using the methods of microelectronics
mi·cro·elec·tron·ic \-nik\ adjective
mi·cro·elec·tron·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of MICROELECTRONICS

1958

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