ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Macrocell array

A macrocell array is like a big box with lots of tiny little boxes inside that can each do a specific job. Think of it like a big toy box filled with lots of different toys. Each toy has a specific function that it can do, but when you put all the toys together, you can create something even bigger and more impressive.

The macrocell array is made up of lots of these little boxes called 'macrocells.' These macrocells are all interconnected and can talk to each other, kind of like how we talk to our friends. Each macrocell can take in a little bit of information and do something with it, and then pass that information along to the next macrocell in the array.

Think of it like a little factory line. Each worker (or macrocell) has their specific job to do on the assembly line. They take a product or information and add something to it or change it in some way, and then send it along to the next worker (macrocell) who has their own specific job to do. By the time the product or information gets to the end of the line, it has been through all of the workers and has been transformed into something completely different.

Macrocell arrays are used to build very complex electronic devices, kind of like building blocks. Companies will use macrocell arrays to design things like computers or phones, because they allow you to create something very powerful and complex by using these little boxes that can do specific tasks.