SciShow
Moore's Law and The Secret World Of Ones And Zeroes
SciShow explains how SciShow exists -- and everything else that's ever been made or used on a computer -- by exploring how transistors work together in circuits to make all computing possible. Like all kinds of science, it has its...
SciShow
The 2016 Nobel Prizes: Chemistry and Physics!
This Nobel Prize season, dive into the world of the super small for physics and chemistry. It's where the nanocars roam and phase transitions get really weird.
SciShow
The Quantum Theory that Connects the Entire Universe
Quantum mechanics is weird and seems a bit...complicated. But understanding it can help us to understand the universe.
Crash Course
Silicon - The Internet's Favorite Element: Crash Course Chemistry
In this episode, we talk about Silicon Valley's namesake and how network solids are at the heart of it all. Hank also discusses Solid-State Semiconductors, N-Type and P-Type Semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors, Computer Chips, and Binary...
Crash Course
Silicon, Semiconductors, & Solar Cells: Crash Course Engineering #22
Today we’re looking at silicon, and how introducing small amounts of other elements allow silicon layers to conduct currents, turning them into semiconductors. We’ll explore how putting two different types – N and P semiconductors –...
Curated Video
Solar Power - Harnessing Sun’s Energy
The Sun has the potential to meet all our energy needs, if only we could harness it efficiently. Why is it so difficult to efficiently convert and store this energy? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Sun provides...
Curated Video
How Optocouplers work - opto-isolator solid state relays phototransistor
Optocoupler. In this video we learn how optocouplers work and also look at some simple electron circuits you can make yourself to understand how an optocoupler, opto-isolator, phototransistor, photocoupler works. Photo transistor...
Curated Video
Modelling Materials
Solar physicist Jenny Nelson, Imperial College, describes the importance of using the combination of computer models and laboratory experiments to understand the nature of materials involved in the development of solar cell technology.
The Economist
Chip wars: the other fight between China and America
The trade war between China and America is not just about traditional products like steel and cars. A battle for dominance is under way in semiconductor chips, as the two superpowers fight to control this global industry.
Next Animation Studio
Taiwan Drought Risks Global Chip Shortage
Taiwan’s worst drought in decades could put production of the world’s notebooks, monitors, TVs, smartphones and tablets at risk because of a possible shortage of semiconductors.
Curated Video
How Transistors Work - A Quick and Basic Explanation
Do you know how transistors work? What is it about transistors that make them the building block of so many electronic items, like computer, laptops, smartphones and tablets these days? What is a transistor? The transistor is arguably...
TLDR News
How US Sanctions are Crippling China's Semiconductor Industry
Tensions are rising between the US and China, with an economic war rising. So in this video we'll explain what's happening with semi-conductors and how these semi conductors are impacting not only the Chinese economy, but their...
Curated Video
How Diodes Work
In this video, we're going to learn how diodes work. We're going to start by reviewing the basic properties of diodes, and then we'll move on to discuss how diodes are used in circuits. By the end of the video, you'll have a basic...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is A Semi-Conductor?
This video is answering the question of what is a semi-conductor.
Curated Video
Diodes Explained - The basics how diodes work
Diodes Explained, in this tutorial we look at how diodes work, where diodes are used, why diodes are used, the different types. We look at diodes in half and full bridge rectifiers to convert AC to DC.
Curated Video
Semiconductors: the Backbone of Modern Electronics
Semiconductors are the essential components that allow electricity to flow and regulate the flow of electrical energy in all electronic devices. They are materials that sit between conductors and insulators, enabling the controlled...
Flipping Physics
Electric Charges and Electric Fields - Review for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
My review of the entire AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism curriculum begins here with electric charge, the Law of Charges, Coulomb’s Law, conservation of charge, charging by friction, electric fields around point charges, the...
Professor Dave Explains
Conductivity and Semiconductors
Why do some substances conduct electricity, while others do not? And what is a semiconductor? If we aim to learn about engineering and technology, this will be a very important concept, so let's go through the basics now!
Flipping Physics
Resistivity
Open vs. closed circuits are demonstrated. Conductors and insulators are shown in circuits. Resistivity is defined and the equation is analyzed. Resistivities of common materials are shown. Semiconductors are discussed. The temperature...
Bloomberg
What US-China Tensions Over Taiwan Mean for Investors
Hebe Chen, market analyst at IG, looks at how the tensions between the US and China over Taiwan are affecting financial markets in Asia. She speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Bloomberg
US Lets Samsung, SK Hynix Expand Giant Chip Plants in China
South Korea says the Biden administration will allow Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. to acquire the equipment they need to sustain and expand their giant chipmaking operations in China. Mayumi Negishi reports on Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
Ray Dalio Says US-China Relations on 'Brink of Red Lines'
"US-China relations are, in a number of areas, on the brink of red lines," Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio says in a conversation with David Westin at the Greenwich Economic Forum.