Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Do you know the importance of ‘Silicon’ in ‘Silicon Valley’?

Silicon valley: You may be familiar with Silicon Valley in San Francisco and Bengaluru, often called the Silicon Valley of India. These areas are hubs for major IT and technology companies. But why is silicone so important? The term “Silicon Valley” highlights the important role of silicon in modern technology. Without silicon, we would not have the semiconductors that are fundamental to today’s technology. Silicon is abundant, making up 27.7 percent of the Earth’s crust. However, it must be extracted from other forms. To function in semiconductors, silicon must be extremely pure – 99.9999999 percent pure, to be exact. This means that out of one billion silicon atoms, only one non-silicon atom is allowed. This rigorous quality control makes possible the remarkable advances in semiconductor technology and the modern gadgets and electronics they enable.