Semiconductor

physical · Technology · Level 5 · E3

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Emergence definition

semiconductor emerges from energy. It requires conductor, insulator.

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Historical origin

Origin language: English

Prerequisite chain

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Halbleiter German
semiconductor English primary

Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

Electrical Conductivity L4 (requires)

Semiconductors have electrical conductivity between conductors and insulators

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