What are some Disadvantages of an Integrated Circuit (IC) or Chip?

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What are some Disadvantages of an Integrated Circuit (IC) or Chip?

sources for your answers would be appreciated

2007-10-09 05:24:16 · 3 answers · asked by MJ 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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static electricity is deadly to ic chips also. static can reach up to thousands of volts and destroy the intricate circuitry of an ic. most ic's are controlled using low voltage dc.

2007-10-09 07:48:41 · answer #1 · answered by mac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Heat because of all the circuits in such a small space.

They can not be repaired if they fail.

2007-10-09 12:31:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Compared to what? You wouldn't use them for high power applications. They're useless as paperweights.

2007-10-10 17:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋