Tiny part of integrated circuit (9)

I believe the answer is:

microchip

(Other definitions for microchip that I've seen before include "Bit of hardware" , "Tiny circuit bearer" , "You may find it inside pet!" , "processor?" , "ID for pet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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