Definition
A chemical element, symbol Si and atomic number 14, whose semiconductor properties can be controlled by doping.
Application
Used as the semiconductor material in wafers on which transistors and integrated circuits are fabricated.
Related concepts
Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from periodic-table.rsc.orghttps://periodic-table.rsc.org/element/14/silicon
- Evidence from asml.comhttps://www.asml.com/en/technology/all-about-microchips/microchip-basics