multichip integrated circuit

A multichip integrated circuit, also known as a multichip module (MCM), is an assembly of electronic components fabricated as a single unit on a shared substrate. This technology integrates multiple microchips, along with passive components like resistors and capacitors, onto a thin semiconductor material, typically silicon. The primary goal of MCMs is to improve performance by reducing the distance between chips, which speeds up the flow of information compared to traditional circuit boards with fine wiring. This allows for more complex and powerful electronic systems in a smaller form factor.12