CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor)

CMOS, or Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor, is a technology used to create electronic circuits, particularly integrated circuits like microchips. It utilizes two types of transistors—n-type and p-type—to efficiently manage electrical signals. This complementary arrangement allows CMOS devices to consume very little power when in idle mode, making them ideal for battery-operated devices like smartphones and laptops. CMOS technology is widely used in digital logic, memory chips, and image sensors, contributing to the compact, fast, and energy-efficient electronics prevalent today. Its balance of performance and power efficiency is key to modern computing and digital technology.