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The price of an Integrated Circuit (IC), often called a microchip, varies drastically—from less than a rupee to hundreds of thousands of rupees per unit—depending entirely on its type, complexity, and volume.

You can find simple ICs for under ₹10 (less than $0.15 USD), while highly specialized processors can cost over ₹2,00,000 (over $2,500 USD) for a single unit.

Here is a breakdown of the typical price ranges and the key factors that determine the cost:

Process Node: Chips made with advanced, smaller process nodes (e.g., 5nm, 3nm) require extremely expensive equipment (like EUV lithography) and have lower initial manufacturing yields, making them significantly pricier than older, larger nodes (e.g., 90nm, 180nm).