semiconductor component
[ˌsɛmɪˈkɑndʌktər kəmˈpoʊnənt]
nounpl: semiconductor components
componente semicondutor
1. An electronic device or element made from semiconductor material (such as silicon or germanium) that controls the flow of electric current and is used in computers, radios, and other electronic equipment
The transistor is a fundamental semiconductor component used in modern electronics.
O transistor é um componente semicondutor fundamental usado em eletrônicos modernos.
2. A discrete or integrated circuit element that functions as a building block in electronic systems
Semiconductor components like diodes and resistors are essential in circuit design.
Componentes semicondutores como diodos e resistores são essenciais no design de circuitos.
Semiconductor components are fundamental to the global technology industry. In Brazil, the term is widely used in technical and academic contexts, particularly in São Paulo's tech sector. The semiconductor industry is crucial to both the USA and Brazilian economies, with significant manufacturing and research operations. Understanding semiconductor components is essential for anyone in electronics, computer science, or engineering fields.
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