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Semiconductors and electronic devices form the foundation of modern technology, enabling the operation of everything from smartphones and computers to communication systems and medical equipment. Semiconductors are materials, such as silicon, whose electrical conductivity lies between that of conductors and insulators, allowing them to precisely control the flow of electric current when modified through processes like doping. Electronic devices utilize these materials to create components such as diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits, which can amplify signals, switch currents, and process information efficiently. Together, semiconductors and electronic devices drive innovation by making it possible to design compact, reliable, and high-speed systems that power today’s digital world.
This lecture is part of PHY202 Introduction to Electric Circuits and Electronics in the Physics department. The course has 30 recorded lectures across 10 series, all free to watch.