Why in news?  Semicon 2023 held

Highlights:

SEMICON INDIA

• Annual conference organized by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
• Objective
  • Promoting the growth and development of India’s semiconductor industry
  • Showcase India’s capabilities in semiconductor design and manufacturing while facilitating networking and knowledge exchange among participants

SEMICONDUCTORS

• What – Materials which have a conductivity between conductors (generally metals) and non-conductors or insulators (such as most ceramics)
• What causes semi-conductivity – By altering conductivity and other properties with the introduction of impurities, called doping
• Areas used – Consumer electronic goods like mobile phones, laptops, games consoles, microwaves and refrigerators all operate with the use of semiconductor components

Why are Semiconductors Important?

• Lifeblood of the modern information age
• Enable electronic products to compute and control actions that simplify our lives
• Semiconductor chips are the drivers for ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) development and one of the key reasons for the current flattening of the world.
• Used in critical infrastructures such as communication, power transmission, etc., that have implications for national security