chipset

noun

chip·​set ˈchip-ˌset How to pronounce chipset (audio)
: a group of integrated circuits that together perform a set of related functions (such as processing data)

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But the fact that its most high-profile phones are still powered by Qualcomm chipsets is an indication of what an incredibly specialized field this is. Andrew Williams, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024 The iPad Pro And The M5 Chip Apple’s current desktop class M4 chipset debuted in Apple’s iPad Pro in May 2024 before arriving on the Mac in October, the first time the Mxx series debuted outside of a MacBook. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Smartphone users can see the affected chipsets listed above, and most users will be able to check your smartphone model against those affected chipsets here. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 Along with a screen size increase, the Pixel 9A is also rumored to come with a top refresh rate of 120Hz, Google’s Tensor G4 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. Emma Roth, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chipset 

Word History

Etymology

chip entry 1 ("integrated circuit") + set entry 2

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chipset was in 1966

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“Chipset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipset. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.

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