A
A microchip containing photonic components that manipulate light signals instead of electrical currents.
B
A solar panel array designed to generate electricity from ultraviolet rays.
C
A quantum computer processor operating exclusively at absolute zero temperatures.
D
An analog circuit used to measure ambient light intensity in smartphones.
Correct answer: (a) A microchip containing photonic components that manipulate light signals instead of electrical currents.
Explanation
Option A is correct as a PIC is a microchip containing photonic components that manipulate light signals instead of electrical currents. The other options misstate its function and technology.
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