Semiconductor Properties

Semiconductors are materials that conduct electricity better than insulators but not as well as conductors like copper. Their ability to conduct electricity can be controlled by adding impurities (doping) or changing conditions, making them essential for electronic devices. They are the foundation of modern electronics because they can switch between conducting and insulating states, enabling functions like processing, memory, and signal regulation. Common semiconductors, like silicon, are used to create integrated circuits, chips, and transistors, powering computers, smartphones, and many other electronic systems.