semiconductor
Significado: A material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, used as the basis for computer chips and other electronic components.
Semiconductors, most commonly silicon, are the foundation of modern electronics. By adding impurities (a process called doping), their conductivity can be precisely controlled. The global semiconductor industry is strategically vital, and supply shortages have significant economic consequences. The term often refers by extension to the chips themselves. Common collocations include 'semiconductor industry,' 'semiconductor chip,' 'semiconductor shortage,' and 'semiconductor manufacturing.'
Ejemplos
- The global semiconductor shortage disrupted the production of cars, smartphones, and household appliances. 全球半导体短缺扰乱了汽车、智能手机和家用电器的生产。La escasez mundial de semiconductores afectó a la producción de automóviles, teléfonos inteligentes y electrodomésticos.世界的な半導体不足は、自動車、スマートフォン、家電製品の生産に混乱をもたらした。세계적인 반도체 부족은 자동차, 스마트폰, 가전제품의 생산에 차질을 빚었다.
- Taiwan produces the majority of the world's most advanced semiconductor chips. 台湾生产了世界上大部分最先进的半导体芯片。Taiwán produce la mayoría de los chips semiconductores más avanzados del mundo.台湾は世界で最も先端的な半導体チップの大半を生産している。대만은 세계에서 가장 첨단적인 반도체 칩의 대부분을 생산하고 있다.
- Silicon is the most widely used semiconductor material in the electronics industry. 硅是电子工业中使用最广泛的半导体材料。El silicio es el material semiconductor más utilizado en la industria electrónica.シリコンは電子産業で最も広く使用されている半導体材料である。실리콘은 전자 산업에서 가장 널리 사용되는 반도체 소재이다.
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Guía de uso
Contexto: professional, media, academic
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
A compound of 'semi-' (from Latin semi, half) and 'conductor' (from Latin conductor, one who leads, from conducere, to lead together). The term was first used in the early 20th century as the properties of these materials became understood.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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