single-chip computer
[/ˈsɪŋɡəl tʃɪp kəmˈpjuːtər/]
nounpl: single-chip computers
computador de um único chip
1. A complete computer system integrated onto a single microchip or semiconductor die, containing the central processing unit, memory, and input/output interfaces
The microcontroller is a single-chip computer that can be programmed to control various electronic devices.
O microcontrolador é um computador de um único chip que pode ser programado para controlar vários dispositivos eletrônicos.
2. A compact computing device where all essential computing components are fabricated on one integrated circuit
Modern smartphones rely on single-chip computers to perform multiple functions simultaneously.
Os smartphones modernos dependem de computadores de um único chip para executar múltiplas funções simultaneamente.
This term is primarily used in technical and engineering contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. In Brazil, the technology sector frequently employs this terminology when discussing embedded systems, IoT devices, and microcontroller applications. The concept emerged during the microcomputer revolution of the 1970s-1980s and remains fundamental to modern consumer electronics, industrial automation, and smart device development in both Portuguese-speaking countries and internationally.
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