What is a Semiconductor? | Band Gap, Doping & How Semiconductors work

Semiconductors power everything around us—from smartphones and laptops to solar panels, medical devices, and artificial intelligence. But what exactly are they, and how do they work? In this video, we break down: What semiconductors are & why they matter Band gap energy and how it controls conductivity Doping: The process that enhances semiconductor performance The key semiconductor materials used today The future of semiconductor technology & innovation Watch to the end to discover how semiconductors are shaping the future of computing, AI, and renewable energy! 📺 Want more in-depth engineering content? Watch more of our videos to learn more about electrical components:    • Electronics Fundamentals | Engineeringness.   ・＊・＊・＊ ⚙️ Free resources aiming to help engineering: ・Official website: https://engineeringness.com/ 🛒 Check out our products with designs made just for engineers: ・Shop: https://engineeringness.shop/ ⭐ Follow us on social media: ・X: https://x.com/engineeringness ・Facebook:   / engineeringness   ・LinkedIn:   / engineeringness   ・Reddit:   / engineeringness   ✉️ Contact: ・Email: [email protected] ・＊・＊・＊ ⏲️ Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 0:22 - Discovery of Semiconductor 1:37 - Band Energy 2:58 - Doping 4:21 - Key Types of Semi Conductors 5:00 - Future of Semiconductors 🧷 About: In this video, we break down the science behind semiconductors, explaining how they function, their impact on modern electronics, and what the future holds for this essential technology. ・＊・＊・＊ 📝 Credit: 🎨 3D Animation by Estevão Alves (Stay): ・Portfolio: https://estevaoalves.com/ ・Shop: https://cozydragon.shop/ 🎵 Divine Life Society by @JesseGallagher ・＊・＊・＊ #engineeringness #engineering #electrical #innovation #b3d #semiconductor #semiconductorphysics #semiconductors