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What is a silicon chip? A silicon chip is a tiny electronic circuit on a piece of silicon crystal. It can contain a million components, all in an area less than 2.5 mm squared. Silicon chips are found in the printed circuits of, for example, personal computers, cars, and washing machines. Silicon is used in the making of microprocessors   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Electronics and Computers