What are the smallest semiconductors and what are they used for?
The smallest semiconductors currently in use are typically found in advanced integrated circuits (ICs) and transistors. Let me give you a concise overview:
- Smallest semiconductors:
- Modern transistors in leading-edge microprocessors can be as small as 3-5 nanometers (nm) in size.
- Some experimental devices have reached even smaller scales, approaching 1-2 nm.