Diode
A semiconductor diode is a device typically made from a single p–n junction. At the junction of a p-type and an n-type semiconductor, there forms a depletion region where … See more

All transistor types can be used as the building blocks of logic gates, which are fundamental in the design of digital circuits. In digital circuits like See more

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By far, silicon (Si) is the most widely used material in semiconductor devices. Its combination of low raw material cost, relatively simple processing, and a useful temperature range … See more

Cat's-whisker detector
Semiconductors had been used in the electronics field for some time before the invention of the transistor. Around the turn of the 20th century … See more