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Frequently asked questions about semiconductors as an electronic building material

What is a semiconductor?

Electronic semiconductors have properties of conductors, but also of insulators. Their conductivity increases in relation to temperature and decreases again when the temperature decreases. Semiconductor components used to be made mostly of germanium and are now mostly made of silicon.

What are semiconductors used for?

Semiconductors are used in a wide variety of industrial sectors and are among the fixed components of numerous technical devices. For example, they can be found in computers, electronic household appliances, smartphones and various embedded solutions. In these, they are installed in the form of microcontrollers, integrated circuits (Ics), optoelectronic components and processors. The automotive industry also benefits from semiconductor technology in e-mobility.

Why are semiconductors so important?

Increasingly, semiconductors are now being used for AI processes, as well as in the entertainment industry. Demand is enormous, constantly increasing, and making the active components more and more precious worldwide. Combined with problems in production facilities, bottlenecks in availability have become a widespread affliction.

Semiconductors from Bürklin Elektronik - active components for your project

The Bürklin Elektronik online store includes various semiconductors with extremely high efficiencies: Relays, optocouplers, thyristors and diodes of all kinds. Proven classics or innovative market novelties - in cooperation with our product partners we offer you a wide selection of electronic components for your personal project. In our online store you will find semiconductors from renowned manufacturers such as Phoenix Contact, Schurter, Weidmüller, Infineon and Texas Instruments.

The practical and extensive filter function allows you to find your desired product quickly and easily. Any requirement regarding material, type and performance can be taken into account.

Benefit from the service of Bürklin Elektronik professionals

Most of our semiconductors are in stock and available for immediate delivery. If products are not in stock, our team will also be happy to advise you.

Do you have any unanswered questions or need additional details about semiconductors, passive components or power supply topics? We will be happy to help. Send us your request by e-mail to [email protected] - our customer service will then reliably support you with their expertise.

You can also find additional information about semiconductors and countless other electronics topics in our online magazine. There, for example, you can learn exciting details about the history of semiconductor electronics.