The difference between Discrete component and Integrated circuit

When used as nouns, discrete component means a component with just one circuit element, either passive (resistor, capacitor, inductor) or active (transistor or vacuum tube), whereas integrated circuit means a thin chip, usually of silicon, consisting of at least two interconnected semiconductor devices, mainly transistors.


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  1. Discrete component as a noun (electronics):

    a component with just one circuit element, either passive (resistor, capacitor, inductor) or active (transistor or vacuum tube).

  1. Integrated circuit as a noun (electronics):

    a thin chip, usually of silicon, consisting of at least two interconnected semiconductor devices, mainly transistors