memory chip
[ˈmɛməri tʃɪp]
nounpl: memory chips
circuito integrado de memória
1. A small electronic component that stores data and is used in computers, smartphones, and other digital devices
The memory chip in your laptop stores all your files and applications.
O circuito integrado de memória do seu laptop armazena todos os seus arquivos e aplicativos.
2. A semiconductor device designed to retain electronic data either temporarily (RAM) or permanently (ROM, Flash)
Modern memory chips can hold terabytes of information in a tiny package.
Os circuitos integrados de memória modernos podem armazenar terabytes de informação em um pacote minúsculo.
The term 'memory chip' is commonly used in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking tech communities. In Brazil, while 'circuito integrado de memória' is the technical standard, 'chip de memória' is frequently used in casual conversation and marketing materials. The English term 'chip' is often borrowed directly in Portuguese technological discourse.
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