Pin (tiny connectors on the IC chip)

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Pin (tiny connectors on the IC chip)
The male lead on a chip, RAM module, 
expansion card or cable connector. 
Each pin plugs into its female 
counterpart to complete the circuit. 
The number of pins reflects the 
number of wires/pathways that carry 
signals. 

The pins of the microprocessor, or 
any chip for that matter, carry 
electrical signals in and out of 
the chip to allow it to function 
in a system. Each pin has a 
specific function and the data 
sheet for the chip will describe 
each.