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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The latest Mac Studio has been updated with new chipsets, offering an extra boost of power, along with a few internal upgrades. Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025 Both phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 And like other recent Qualcomm 5G modem chipsets, the X85 includes support for satellite connectivity. Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 3 Mar. 2025 The extended support window only applies to Android devices with the latest Qualcomm chipsets. Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025 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

Time Traveler
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 12 Mar. 2025.

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