Correct Answer - Option 2 :
Silicone
The correct answer is Silicon.
- An integrated circuit, or IC, is a small chip that can function as an amplifier, oscillator, timer, microprocessor, or even computer memory.
- An IC is a small wafer, usually made of silicon, that can hold anywhere from hundreds to millions of transistors, resistors, and capacitors.
- An integrated circuit or monolithic integrated circuit (also referred to as an IC, a chip, or a microchip) is a set of electronic circuits on one small flat piece (or "chip") of semiconductor material that is normally silicon.
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Silicon is a highly pure, easy to use, and cheap semiconductor, perfect for the now huge computer chip industry.
- Silicon is used because it can be used as either an insulator (doesn't allow electricity to flow) or a semiconductor (allows a little flow of electricity).
The advantages of ICs :
- Extremely small in size.
- Low power consumption.
- Reliability.
- Reduced cost.
- Very small weight.
- Easy replacement.
