application-specific integrated circuit
computing
Also known as: ASIC
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An application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) is a microchip designed to perform a single, specific task. Unlike a microprocessor, an ASIC is not reconfigurable and cannot follow alternate instructions. These circuits can be either digital or analog and are hard-wired to execute only one job. ASICs enable functions such as wireless telemetry and remote powering. The abbreviation ASIC is commonly used for application-specific integrated circuit.123
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