Discrete Vs Integrated Circuits
Discrete Circuits – A discrete circuit is an electronic circuit built out of discrete components. Discrete component is an elementary electronic device constructed as a single unit. Before the advent of integrated circuits (chips), all transistors, resistors, capacitors and diodes were discrete.
Integrated Circuits – An integrated circuit also referred to as an IC, or a chip, is a set of electronic circuits on one small chip of semiconductor material, normally silicon.
