semiconductor material
[ˌsɛmɪˈkɑndʌktər məˈtɪriəl]
nounpl: semiconductor materials
material semicondutor
1. A substance with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, whose conductivity can be modulated by doping or applying electric fields, commonly used in electronic devices
Silicon is the most widely used semiconductor material in modern electronics.
O silício é o material semicondutor mais amplamente utilizado na eletrônica moderna.
2. Any element or compound that exhibits semiconducting properties and is used to manufacture transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits
Gallium arsenide is a semiconductor material used in high-frequency applications.
O arseneto de gálio é um material semicondutor utilizado em aplicações de alta frequência.
The semiconductor material industry is central to both Brazilian and American technological development. In the USA, Silicon Valley's prominence is tied to semiconductor materials research. In Brazil, the term is widely used in technical education and the growing electronics sector, with companies and research institutes focusing on semiconductor development and manufacturing.
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