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Phase 1: The Big PictureSubject 1
What Is a Semiconductor?
Understand what semiconductors are, why silicon is king, and how a tiny chip powers everything from smartphones to spacecraft.
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From Sand to Silicon
How silicon is extracted and purified, and why it's the material of choice
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Conductors, Insulators & Semiconductors
The spectrum of electrical conductivity and where semiconductors fit
2 sections
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Inside a Chip
What's actually on a silicon die — layers, transistors, and basic structure
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Why Chips Matter
Economic impact, geopolitics, and modern dependence on semiconductors
2 sections