application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs)

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ASIC

CNSSI 4009-2022, NIST IR 8454, NIST IR 8532, NIST SP 800-160 Vol. 2 Rev. 1, NISTIR 8202

Definitions:

A digital or analog circuit, custom-designed and/or custom-manufactured to perform a specific function. An ASIC is not reconfigurable and cannot contain additional instructions.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2022 from Encyclopedia Britannica - adapted

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