Meaning of the word microelectronics in English

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microelectronics

US /ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.ɪˌlekˈtrɑː.nɪks/
UK /ˌmaɪ.krəʊˌɪl.ekˈtrɒn.ɪks/
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Noun

the branch of electronics that deals with very small components, such as those on integrated circuits

Example:
Advances in microelectronics have led to the development of powerful smartphones.
He is studying microelectronics to understand how computer chips are designed.