Integrated Circuits: Vital Components of Electronic Devices Electronic circuits set on the small plate of semiconductor material are known as an Integrated Circuits or IC in short. It functions as the core part for all kinds of electronic equipment.
Digital appliances such as computers and laptops are a mainstream necessity these days. Manufacturing of these modern age digital equipment and devices is only possible due to the low-cost of integrated circuits that make them economically feasible.
Advantages of using integrated circuits Integrated circuits (ICs) have revolutionized the electronic and consumer electronics industries. ICs are extremely popular in the electronics industry due to their very small size. •One of the major advantages of integrated circuits over discrete circuits is their very small size, which may be hundred times smaller than the discrete circuits. •All the components are packed into a single chip of integrated circuits. This reduces the weight of the integrated circuits. It has much less weight than the traditional discrete circuits. •Easy replacement is one of other advantages of using integrated circuits instead of discrete circuits. In case of integrated circuit failure, it can be easily replaced with new integrated circuits. •ICs are known for their low power consumption due to their compact designs.