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.
chip
A Chip is a specific integrated electronic circuit. Halbleiter is the broader term for the material or for electronic components based on it, and it is therefore also used in business reports to refer to the industry. When referring to an individual component, “Chip” is usually the better choice; for the material or the industry, “Halbleiter” is more appropriate.
Wegen des Engpasses sucht der Autohersteller neue Lieferanten für Halbleiter.
Because of the shortage, the car manufacturer is looking for new semiconductor suppliers.
Wegen des Engpasses kann der Autohersteller die bestellten Chips nicht rechtzeitig einbauen.
Because of the shortage, the car manufacturer cannot install the ordered chips on time.
