semiconductor
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semiconductor
A solid material whose electrical conductivity lies between that of conductors (such as metals) and non-conductors (insulators). Semiconductors are the basis for most electronic components such as transistors and diodes.
Moderne Computerchips bestehen aus Millionen von Transistoren, die auf einem kleinen Stück Halbleiter basieren.
Modern computer chips consist of millions of transistors based on a small piece of semiconductor material.
The word is composed of 'halb' (half) and 'der Leiter' (the conductor). A conductor is a material that carries electricity well. So a 'Halbleiter' (semiconductor) is literally a 'half conductor', whose conductivity lies between that of a conductor and a non-conductor (insulator).
Silizium ist das bekannteste Material für die Herstellung von Halbleitern.
Silicon is the best-known material for manufacturing semiconductors.
'Halbleiter' (semiconductor) is a technical term from physics and electrical engineering. It is used mainly in technical, scientific, or economic contexts when discussing electronics and computer technology.
Die globale Nachfrage nach Halbleitern ist in den letzten Jahren stark gestiegen.
Global demand for semiconductors has risen sharply in recent years.
Common word combinations are 'die Halbleiterindustrie' (the semiconductor industry), 'die Halbleiterproduktion' (semiconductor production), or 'ein Halbleiter aus Silizium' (a semiconductor made of silicon). These show that the word is often used in connection with manufacturing and industry.
Viele Unternehmen der Halbleiterindustrie haben ihren Sitz in Asien.
Many companies in the semiconductor industry are based in Asia.
leader / conductor
'der Leiter' and 'der Halbleiter' both belong to the language of electricity, but they do not mean the same thing. A 'Leiter' conducts electric current well, for example a metal. A 'Halbleiter' conducts current only under certain conditions and is important for electronic components such as transistors or diodes. The words can be confusing because 'Halbleiter' contains the word 'Leiter'. But it does not simply mean 'half a conductor'; it is a separate material with special electrical properties.
In vielen Computern stecken kleine Bauteile aus Halbleitern.
Many computers contain small components made of semiconductors.
Kupfer ist ein guter Leiter und wird deshalb oft für Kabel verwendet.
Copper is a good conductor and is therefore often used for cables.