"Silicon" refers to the chemical element used in silicon-based transistors and integrated circuit chips, which is the focus of a large number of computer hardware and See more

The San Francisco Bay Area has the largest concentration of high-tech companies in the United States, at 387,000 high-tech jobs, of which Silicon Valley accounts for 225,300 high-tech jobs. Silicon Valley has the highest concentration of … See more

The following Santa Clara County cities are traditionally considered to be in Silicon Valley (in alphabetical order):
• Campbell
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Events
• Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, San Jose
• Facebook F8, San Jose
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Silicon Valley was born through the intersection of several contributing factors, including a skilled science research base housed in area … See more

Depending on what geographic regions are included in the meaning of the term, the population of Silicon Valley is between 3.5 and 4 million. A … See more

Colleges and universities
The Silicon Valley includes many colleges and universities including Stanford University, a private university, and the University of California, Berkeley See more