abbr.冰晶(Ice Crystals)，冰岛（北约国家代号），身份证(Identity Card)

The microprocessor is the heart of the computer, and it's essentially an IC.
微处理器是计算机的心脏，基本上就是一个集成电路。
The new smartphone uses a highly integrated IC to achieve both high performance and low power consumption.
这款新智能手机使用了一个高度集成的IC来实现高性能和低功耗。
The IC industry has been growing steadily over the past decade, driven by demand for smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient devices.
过去十年间，IC产业一直在稳步增长，这是由对更小、更快、更节能设备需求推动的。
The development of AI chips has led to the creation of specialized ICs that can perform complex calculations at high speeds.
人工智能芯片的发展导致了专门IC的开发，这些IC可以高速执行复杂的计算。
The design of ICs requires a deep understanding of physics and materials science, as well as advanced computer-aided design tools.
设计IC需要深入理解物理学和材料科学，以及先进的计算机辅助设计工具。
The semiconductor industry is facing challenges with the miniaturization of ICs due to physical limits.
由于物理限制，半导体行业在IC的微型化方面面临挑战。
The reliability of ICs is crucial in applications such as aerospace and medical devices where failure could have serious consequences.
在航空和医疗设备等应用中，IC的可靠性至关重要，因为故障可能会产生严重后果。
The cost of manufacturing ICs has significantly decreased over the years, making them more accessible to a wider range of industries.
制造IC的成本多年来显著降低，使得它们对更多行业的应用更加普及。
The integration of multiple functions onto a single IC has greatly simplified the design of electronic devices.
将多种功能集成到一个IC上极大地简化了电子设备的设计。
The semiconductor shortage has impacted many industries, including automotive and consumer electronics, due to the reliance on ICs.
半导体短缺影响了许多行业，包括汽车和消费电子产品，因为这些行业都依赖于IC。