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TSMC: Semiconductors and Borders of Light

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What Is a Semiconductor?

A semiconductor is a material that conducts electricity conditionally. Chips are usually made from smooth, dark slices of silicon. These components are positioned on the silicon surface to modify electrical currents. A single chip may house tens of billions of transistors with gates just a few nanometers wide.

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