A semiconductor is a material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. [1] Its conductivity can be modified by adding impurities ("doping") to its crystal structure.

9 Noll 2025 · Semiconductor, any of a class of crystalline solids intermediate in electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator. Semiconductors are employed in the manufacture of various …

A semiconductor is a substance that can either act as a conductor or insulator of electricity, making it an essential building block of computers, electronic devices, integrated circuits and other modern digital …

27 Márta 2025 · A semiconductor is a substance that can act as a conductor or insulator depending on other factors, enabling it to serve as a foundation for computers and other electronic devices. The …

The semiconductor industry is leading the greatest period of progress in history. We have followed Moore’s Law to once unimaginable levels, and semiconductors have revolutionized the way we work, …

Semiconductors—materials such as silicon with tunable electrical conductivity—are the base for most electronics, enabling construction of complex integrated circuits, or chips, that power advanced …

8 Lún 2025 · What is a semiconductor. What is it used for. Learn its types with examples and a diagram. Also, learn about electron and hole mobilities in a semiconductor.

14 Aib 2025 · In this McKinsey Explainer, we look at what a semiconductor is and explore how this unique technology is essential in today's global economy.

26 Beal 2023 · The term semiconductor refers to a material that can be altered to conduct electrical current or block its passage. However, it more commonly refers to an integrated circuit (IC), or …

25 Samh 2024 · A semiconductor is a material that controls electrical currents, making it an essential component of most modern electronics. They are the computing chips and microcontrollers that …