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What did the integrated circuit pave the way for?

  • Remote Controls

  • Space Travel

  • Digital Cameras

  • Microelectronics

Answer

The integrated circuit revolutionized electronics by miniaturizing and integrating electronic components onto a single semiconductor chip. This breakthrough paved the way for microelectronics, a field that deals with the design and fabrication of extremely small electronic devices and systems. Microelectronics played a critical role in the development of personal computers, digital cameras, smartphones, and numerous other technological advancements that shape our modern world.
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