semiconductor technology
nounUK /ˌsemikənˈdʌktə tekˈnɒlədʒi/
US /ˌsemikənˈdʌktər tekˈnɑːlədʒi/
The science of making tiny chips that let computers and phones work.
Semiconductor technology is used to build the chips inside smartphones.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The industry that designs and manufactures semiconductor devices.
She works in semiconductor technology and helps design new processors.
3. The engineering methods used to produce semiconductor materials and components.
Advances in semiconductor technology have made devices smaller and faster.
4. The study of how materials like silicon conduct electricity under certain conditions.
His course covers semiconductor technology and circuit design.