microchip
der Mikrochip, die Mikrochips
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microchip
A very small component made of semiconductor material, usually silicon, that contains many electronic circuits. It is used to store or process data or to control technical processes.
Ein Mikrochip im Reisepass speichert die persönlichen Daten des Inhabers.
A microchip in the passport stores the holder's personal data.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mikrochips |
| genitive | des Mikrochips |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Mikrochip | die Mikrochips |
| accusative | den Mikrochip | die Mikrochips |
| dative | dem Mikrochip | den Mikrochips |
| genitive | des Mikrochips | der Mikrochips |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Mikrochip' is made up of 'Mikro-' and 'Chip'. The word part 'Mikro-' indicates something very small and also helps you understand other technical words containing this element.
Der Mikrochip ist so klein, dass man ihn kaum sehen kann.
The microchip is so small that you can hardly see it.
A common phrase is 'einen Mikrochip in etwas einbauen' (to install a microchip in something). The device or object follows 'in' in the accusative.
Die Firma baut einen Mikrochip in das Armband ein.
The company installs a microchip in the bracelet.
When talking about storing data, 'auf einem Mikrochip' (on a microchip) is a typical phrase. In this pattern, 'auf' is followed by the dative.
Die Zugangsdaten sind auf einem Mikrochip gespeichert.
The access data is stored on a microchip.
