electronic semiconductor
[/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑːnɪk ˌsɛmɪˈkɒndʌktər/]
nounmasculinepl: electronic semiconductors / semicondutores eletrônicos
semicondutor eletrônico
1. A material or device that has electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, and whose conductivity can be modified by external factors such as voltage or light, forming the basis of modern electronic components
Silicon is the most widely used electronic semiconductor in computer chips and solar cells.
O silício é o semicondutor eletrônico mais amplamente utilizado em chips de computador e células solares.
2. A solid-state electronic component made from semiconductor material, used to control and direct electric current in electronic circuits
Electronic semiconductors like transistors and diodes revolutionized the electronics industry.
Semicondutores eletrônicos como transistores e diodos revolucionaram a indústria eletrônica.
The electronic semiconductor industry is fundamental to both American and Brazilian economies. In Brazil, the term is widely used in São Paulo's tech hub and among engineers and technicians. The United States has historically dominated semiconductor manufacturing and innovation, though global production chains now span multiple countries including Brazil, which has growing semiconductor research and testing facilities.
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