noun
application-specific integrated circuit; ASIC
Technical term in computing and electronics; refers to a custom-designed chip for a particular use rather than a general-purpose processor.
この製品には特定用途向け集積回路が使われている。
This product uses an application-specific integrated circuit.
General term for an integrated circuit (IC); 特定用途向け集積回路 specifies a custom-designed IC for a particular application.
Compound of 特定 (specific) + 用途 (use) + 向け (intended for) + 集積回路 (integrated circuit). A direct translation of the English term.