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semiconductor

by yahya zaryata - Friday, 5 April 2024, 5:28 PM
 

semiconductor, any of a class of crystalline solids intermediate in electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator. Semiconductors are employed in the manufacture of various kinds of electronic devices, including diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits.


 

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Solar cells

by fathi boukezzoula - Monday, 29 April 2024, 10:34 PM
 

Solar cells are semi-conductor devices which use sunlight to produce electricity.