Asic

/ˈeɪsɪk/ noun

Application-Specific Integrated Circuit, a microchip designed for a particular use rather than general-purpose computing.

Acronym from English technical terms coined in the 1980s as semiconductor technology advanced. Represents the evolution from general-purpose to specialized computing hardware.

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