Semiconductors
Semiconductors are materials with electrical conductivity between conductors and insulators, forming the essential foundational technology behind virtually all modern electronic devices.
Possessing electrical properties that can be precisely controlled and manipulated, these specialized materials became the essential building blocks enabling nearly every electronic device developed since the mid-20th century.
A Unique Electrical Property
Semiconductors possess electrical conductivity properties between full conductors and insulators, a characteristic that can be precisely controlled to create functional electronic components.
Enabling the Transistor
Semiconductor materials enabled the development of the transistor, the fundamental building block of modern electronic circuits and computing devices.
A Complex Global Manufacturing Industry
Semiconductor manufacturing has developed into an extraordinarily complex and geographically concentrated global industry, with significant geopolitical implications regarding supply chain security.
Essential to Modern Technology
Semiconductors form the essential foundational technology behind virtually all modern electronic devices, from smartphones and computers to automobiles and household appliances.
