TechnologyAugust 15, 2026
microbumps
MY-kroh-bumps
Definition
Tiny electrical connection structures, measured in micrometers, that facilitate the transfer of data and electricity between stacked chiplets in a processor.
Etymology
A compound of 'micro-' (from Greek 'mikros', meaning 'small') and 'bump' (a word of imitative origin referring to a protuberance or swelling).
In the news
In the article, microbumps are described as essential components in the space between processor chiplets, serving as the physical pathways for electrical and data signals.
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