What is a semiconductor? An electrical engineer explains how these critical electronic components work and how they are made
- Written by Trevor Thornton, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University
A silicon disc, or 'wafer,' yields dozens of semiconductor chips.Steve Jurvetson/Wikimedia Commons, CC BYSemiconductors are a critical part of almost every modern electronic device, and the vast majority of semiconductors are made in Tawain. Increasing concerns over the reliance on Taiwain for semiconductors – especially given the tenuous...
