Do You Know How a Semiconductor is Made?

SEMICONDUCTORS ARE THE new oil, the Malaysian government now proclaims. Long held as a business realm that was left to the biddings of the private industry, technology now permeates every aspect of our everyday lives.

The interest in semiconductors, and the multitude of global players who play crucial roles in inventing and producing them, has created a seemingly insurmountable challenge for non-technical folk. While many technical terms are bandied around, Google is of limited assistance—a proper understanding goes beyond its mere descriptions.