memory IC

[/ˈmɛməri aɪ siː/]
nounpl: memory ICs
circuito integrado de memória
1. An integrated circuit designed specifically to store and retrieve digital data, commonly used in computers and electronic devices
The memory IC is responsible for storing all the temporary data during program execution.
O circuito integrado de memória é responsável por armazenar todos os dados temporários durante a execução do programa.
2. A semiconductor chip that functions as a component for computer memory, such as RAM or flash memory
The technician replaced the faulty memory IC to restore the computer's functionality.
O técnico substituiu o circuito integrado de memória defeituoso para restaurar a funcionalidade do computador.
Memory ICs are fundamental components in the global technology industry. In Brazil, as in most countries, the term is primarily used in technical and engineering contexts. The abbreviation 'IC' (integrated circuit) is universally recognized in the international tech community, making 'memory IC' a standardized term across Portuguese and English-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
memory chipRAM chipsemiconductor memorystorage chip

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
circuito integrado de memória
Standard technical term used in electronics and computing contexts
São Paulo
CI de memória
Abbreviated form commonly used in technical discussions
Portugal
circuito integrado de memória
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical terminology is standardized
USA
memory IC / memory chip
Standard terminology in electronics manufacturing and IT sectors

Related Words

integrated circuitsemiconductorRAMROMflash memorycachemicroprocessor
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