thumb|An Integrated circuit (IC) as an example application in the field of microelectronics. The chip housing is opened to allow a view of the actual circuit. The golden connecting cables, which form the electrical wiring between the IC and the housing contacts, can be seen on the sides.
thumb|An Integrated circuit (IC) as an example application in the, field of microelectronics. The chip housing is opened to allow a view of the actual circuit. The golden connecting cables, which form the electrical wiring betwee,n the IC and the housing conta,cts, can :be seen on the sides.