semiconductor device
[ˌsɛmɪˈkɑndʌktər dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: semiconductor devices
dispositivo semicondutor
1. An electronic component made from semiconductor material (such as silicon or germanium) that controls the flow of electric current for amplification or switching purposes
The transistor is one of the most common semiconductor devices used in modern electronics.
O transistor é um dos dispositivos semicondutores mais comuns usados na eletrônica moderna.
2. Any electronic device whose operation depends on the properties of semiconductors, including diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits
Semiconductor devices are the foundation of all modern computing technology.
Os dispositivos semicondutores são a base de toda a tecnologia de computação moderna.
Semiconductor devices are fundamental to the technology sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the semiconductor industry is developing with significant investments in manufacturing and design. In the USA, Silicon Valley's prominence is largely built on semiconductor device innovation and manufacturing. The term is used identically across both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
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