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MICROCIRCUIT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Electronics
- Computer Hardware
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microcomputer microcircuit
1, record 1, English, microcomputer%20microcircuit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] microcomputer microcircuit ... means a "monolithic integrated circuit" or "multichip integrated circuit" containing an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) capable of executing general purpose instructions from an internal storage, on data contained in the internal storage. 2, record 1, English, - microcomputer%20microcircuit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Applications de l'électronique
- Matériel informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microcircuit microcalculateur
1, record 1, French, microcircuit%20microcalculateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Security Devices
- Banking
- Electronic Commerce
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- smart card
1, record 2, English, smart%20card
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chip card 2, record 2, English, chip%20card
correct
- memory card 3, record 2, English, memory%20card
- electronic card 4, record 2, English, electronic%20card
- storage card 5, record 2, English, storage%20card
- active card 6, record 2, English, active%20card
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A credit-card-type electronic card that contains a microprocessor programmed to perform various functions when inserted at a suitable terminal. 7, record 2, English, - smart%20card
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of its data storage capacity, smart cards provide a host of new possibilities for information storage and transmission not available through other technologies. The portability of the device makes it possible for individuals to carry large amounts of important data, such as their entire medical history, in their wallet. This data can easily be accessed through a small PC peripheral or a dedicated, palm-sized reader. The card can then provide access to information in situations where on-line access to the same data might be impossible. 8, record 2, English, - smart%20card
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of these functions are communications, identification, medical records and electronic banking. 7, record 2, English, - smart%20card
Record 2, Key term(s)
- SLT card
- solid logic Technology card
- smartcard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Banque
- Commerce électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carte à puce
1, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carte à puce intelligente 2, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20puce%20intelligente
correct, feminine noun
- carte à mémoire 3, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire
correct, feminine noun
- carte à microprocesseur 4, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20microprocesseur
correct, feminine noun
- carte intelligente 5, record 2, French, carte%20intelligente
correct, feminine noun
- carte à microcircuit 6, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20microcircuit
correct, feminine noun
- carte maligne 5, record 2, French, carte%20maligne
correct, feminine noun
- supercarte intelligente 5, record 2, French, supercarte%20intelligente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte électronique ayant le format d'une carte de crédit et contenant un microprocesseur programmé pour effectuer diverses fonctions lorsqu'elle est insérée dans un terminal approprié. 7, record 2, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carte à puce intelligente remplacera l'argent, l'octroi d'un prêt hypothécaire sur la base d'un questionnaire rempli à l'intérieur du site d'une banque dans Internet, l'achat de fonds mutuels à partir d'un guichet automatique, ou encore l'achat et la vente d'actions et d'obligations à partir d'un micro-ordinateur. 8, record 2, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des exemples de ces fonctions sont les communications, l'identification, les enregistrements de données médicales, les opérations bancaires. 7, record 2, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Il y a] trois types de cartes à microcircuit : la carte à simple mémoire, la carte à logique câblée et la carte à microcalculateur. 6, record 2, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cartette
- carte futée
- carte à puce et à piste
- carte à microprocesseur intégré
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad general de la empresa
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Operaciones bancarias
- Comercio electrónico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarjeta inteligente
1, record 2, Spanish, tarjeta%20inteligente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tarjeta inteligente con chip 2, record 2, Spanish, tarjeta%20inteligente%20con%20chip
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarjeta de plástico parecida a una tarjeta de crédito, pero [que] contiene una microplaqueta que proporciona mucho más espacio para sus datos que en una raya magnética. 3, record 2, Spanish, - tarjeta%20inteligente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] las tarjetas inteligentes son dispositivos activos de almacenamiento de información, [que incorporan] mecanismos para proteger el acceso a la información mediante claves, algoritmos de cifrado, etc. 4, record 2, Spanish, - tarjeta%20inteligente
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Security Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- contactless chip
1, record 3, English, contactless%20chip
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- contactless IC 1, record 3, English, contactless%20IC
correct
- contactless integrated circuit chip 1, record 3, English, contactless%20integrated%20circuit%20chip
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Passport Canada. 2, record 3, English, - contactless%20chip
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- puce sans contact
1, record 3, French, puce%20sans%20contact
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- microcircuit intégré sans contact 1, record 3, French, microcircuit%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20sans%20contact
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie en usage à Passeport Canada. 2, record 3, French, - puce%20sans%20contact
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-08-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- integrated circuit chip
1, record 4, English, integrated%20circuit%20chip
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IC 1, record 4, English, IC
correct, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- microchip 2, record 4, English, microchip
correct, standardized
- chip 3, record 4, English, chip
correct
- microcomputer chip 4, record 4, English, microcomputer%20chip
correct
- microelectronic chip 5, record 4, English, microelectronic%20chip
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small integrated circuit package that may contain many logic elements. 6, record 4, English, - integrated%20circuit%20chip
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
integrated circuit chip; IC; microchip: terms and abbreviation standardized by ISO and CSA. 4, record 4, English, - integrated%20circuit%20chip
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- microcircuit intégré
1, record 4, French, microcircuit%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- puce 2, record 4, French, puce
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- microplaquette 3, record 4, French, microplaquette
correct, feminine noun
- pastille 4, record 4, French, pastille
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit ensemble de circuits intégrés capable de réunir un grand nombre d'éléments logiques. 5, record 4, French, - microcircuit%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microcircuit intégré : terme normalisé par l'ISO et la CSA. 6, record 4, French, - microcircuit%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
puce : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 7, record 4, French, - microcircuit%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- chip
1, record 4, Spanish, chip
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- microcircuito 2, record 4, Spanish, microcircuito
masculine noun
- micro-circuito 3, record 4, Spanish, micro%2Dcircuito
masculine noun
- microplaqueta 3, record 4, Spanish, microplaqueta
feminine noun
- pastilla 4, record 4, Spanish, pastilla
feminine noun
- plaqueta 5, record 4, Spanish, plaqueta
feminine noun
- microcircuito integrado 5, record 4, Spanish, microcircuito%20integrado
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza pequeña de material semiconductor (generalmente silicio), que contiene los componentes electrónicos de un circuito integrado. 1, record 4, Spanish, - chip
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pastilla: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 6, record 4, Spanish, - chip
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-08-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- diode-transistor logic microcircuit 1, record 5, English, diode%2Dtransistor%20logic%20microcircuit
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- microcircuit de logique diode-transistor
1, record 5, French, microcircuit%20de%20logique%20diode%2Dtransistor
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- microcircuito lógico de diodos y transistores
1, record 5, Spanish, microcircuito%20l%C3%B3gico%20de%20diodos%20y%20transistores
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- microcircuit
1, record 6, English, microcircuit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small circuit (hybrid or monolithic) having a relatively high equivalent circuit element density, which is considered as a single part substrate to perform an electronic circuit function. 2, record 6, English, - microcircuit
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This excludes printed wiring boards, circuit card assemblies, and modules composed exclusively of discrete electronic parts. 2, record 6, English, - microcircuit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- microcircuit
1, record 6, French, microcircuit
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circuit électrique ou électronique de très petites dimensions, obtenu par intégration. 1, record 6, French, - microcircuit
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- microcircuito
1, record 6, Spanish, microcircuito
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circuito electrónico de tamaño muy reducido. 2, record 6, Spanish, - microcircuito
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-07-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Electronic Circuits Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hybrid integrated circuit
1, record 7, English, hybrid%20integrated%20circuit
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HIC 2, record 7, English, HIC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hybrid microcircuit 3, record 7, English, hybrid%20microcircuit
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microcircuit that involves an insulating substrate on which are deposited networks, consisting generally of conductors, resistors, and capacitors, and to which are attached discrete semiconductor devices and/or monolithic integrated circuits and/or passive elements to form a packaged assembly. 4, record 7, English, - hybrid%20integrated%20circuit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- circuit intégré hybride
1, record 7, French, circuit%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20hybride
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- circuit hybride 1, record 7, French, circuit%20hybride
correct, masculine noun
- microcircuit hybride 2, record 7, French, microcircuit%20hybride
correct, masculine noun
- microcircuit 2, record 7, French, microcircuit
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circuit intégré constitué d'une combinaison d'au moins deux composants intégrés ou discrets. 1, record 7, French, - circuit%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20hybride
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
- Tecnología de los circuitos electrónicos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- circuito híbrido integrado
1, record 7, Spanish, circuito%20h%C3%ADbrido%20integrado
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circuito integrado que usa una combinación de tecnologías o componentes que están interconectados en sustrato o paquete común. 1, record 7, Spanish, - circuito%20h%C3%ADbrido%20integrado
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Computer Memories
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- chip sealing coat
1, record 8, English, chip%20sealing%20coat
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The chip shall be of production-grade quality, which shall include standard passivation techniques (i.e. a sealing coat applied over the chip circuitry to protect it against environmental or other physical damage). 2, record 8, English, - chip%20sealing%20coat
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- enduit de microcircuit
1, record 8, French, enduit%20de%20microcircuit
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les microcircuits inclus aux cartes doivent être de qualité grande série, doivent comprendre des mesures de protection passive (ils doivent être recouverts d'un enduit qui les protège des risques environnementaux et d'autres dommages matériels). 2, record 8, French, - enduit%20de%20microcircuit
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes (et justifications) tirés du document Internet intitulé : « Smart Card and Smart Card Reader Specifications - For the Government of Canada Entrust Token / Spécifications pour carte à puce et lecteur de carte à puce - jeton entrust pour le Gouvernement du Canada » publié par le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Gouvernement du Canada. 1, record 8, French, - enduit%20de%20microcircuit
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-06-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- microcircuit module
1, record 9, English, microcircuit%20module
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assembly of microcircuits or an assembly of microcircuits and discrete parts, designed to perform one or more electronic circuit functions, and constructed such that for the purposes of specification testing, commerce, and maintenance, it is considered indivisible. 1, record 9, English, - microcircuit%20module
Record 9, Key term(s)
- micro circuit module
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- module de microcircuit
1, record 9, French, module%20de%20microcircuit
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- module de micro-circuit 1, record 9, French, module%20de%20micro%2Dcircuit
proposal, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-06-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- chip capacitor
1, record 10, English, chip%20capacitor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- condensateur ultramince
1, record 10, French, condensateur%20ultramince
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- condensateur intégré 2, record 10, French, condensateur%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- condensateur de microcircuit 3, record 10, French, condensateur%20de%20microcircuit
correct, masculine noun
- condensateur de micro-circuit 2, record 10, French, condensateur%20de%20micro%2Dcircuit
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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