Chiplet

/ˈtʃɪplət/ noun

Definition

A small chip or fragment, or in modern computing, a small semiconductor component that works together with other chiplets to create a more powerful processor.

Etymology

From chip (Old English 'ceapian' meaning to cut or trade) + diminutive suffix -let, popularized in computing terminology in the 2000s as companies began designing modular processor components.

Kelly Says

Chiplets represent a revolutionary shift in computer design—instead of trying to squeeze everything onto one giant chip, engineers now build specialized mini-chips that communicate with each other, making computers faster and cheaper to manufacture.

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