MCp

MCP is an acronym with several distinct meanings across fields. The intended meaning is usually clear from context, with common uses in information technology, biology, electronics, and detector technology.

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) was a professional credential awarded by Microsoft for passing certification exams. It formed part of early Microsoft certification programs, but the MCP designation has largely been superseded by newer tracks such as MCSA and MCSE; the term remains used informally to refer to someone who has earned Microsoft certifications.

Monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP) denotes a family of chemokines that attract monocytes and other immune cells to sites of inflammation. MCP-1 (CCL2), MCP-2 (CCL8), and MCP-3 (CCL7) are examples; these proteins participate in inflammatory responses, infection, and tissue remodeling.

Multi-Chip Package (MCP) is an electronic packaging approach in which multiple integrated circuit dies are assembled in a single module. MCP enables higher density and shorter interconnects but increases manufacturing complexity and thermal management challenges.

Microchannel plate (MCP) detectors are electron multipliers used to detect photons, electrons, or ions. An MCP consists of millions of microscopic channels that amplify incident particles; combined with photocathodes and readout electronics, MCP detectors support imaging and spectroscopy in research and space experiments.

Other domain-specific meanings exist for MCP, illustrating that the acronym is ambiguous. Context usually clarifies which MCP is intended.