noun
microelectronics
Technical field dealing with the design and manufacture of very small electronic components and circuits.
マイクロエレクトロニクスの進歩はスマートフォンの小型化を可能にした。
Advances in microelectronics have enabled the miniaturization of smartphones.
エレクトロニクス is the broader field of electronics, while マイクロエレクトロニクス specifically focuses on micro-scale components and integrated circuits.
Loanword from English 'microelectronics', combining 'micro-' and 'electronics'.