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die Last modified: Tuesday, January 06, 2004
(plural dies or dice) A square of silicon that contains an integrated circuit. Die often is used synonymously with chip.
Absolutely Fab-ulous: Changes in CPU Manufacturing Bigger wafers, smaller dies, new technologies. A November 2002 article from CPU Planet.	Related Categories Hardware Microprocessors Related Terms chip fab fabless integrated circuit PLCC semiconductor silicon Shopping die Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Tools and Accessories 4501 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 23232 Store Offers Toys 7406 Store Offers Craft Supplies 10395 Store Offers