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Microcomputer



Microcomputer, complete small computer system, consisting of hardware and software, whose main processing parts are made of semiconductor integrated circuits. The various applications include video games, traffic control systems, scientific instruments, credit card verification and cash machines, blood analyzers, pinball machines, microwave ovens, flow meters, sewing machines, pollution monitors, and control units for hundreds of other devices.



See also: Computer.

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