semiconductor wafer

A semiconductor wafer is a thin, circular slice of material—usually silicon—that serves as the foundation for building electronic circuits. These wafers are processed through various manufacturing steps to create integrated circuits, which are the tiny chips that power devices like computers, smartphones, and appliances. The wafer provides a smooth, pure surface for precise layering and patterning of microscopic components. After fabrication, the wafer is cut into individual chips, which are then packaged and used in electronic devices. Think of it as the blank canvas where complex electronic artwork is created.