wafer
WAY-fer
Definition
A very thin, circular slice of semiconductor material, typically silicon, which serves as the base or substrate for manufacturing integrated circuits and computer chips.
Etymology
Originating from the Middle English 'wafre', the word originally referred to a thin, crisp cake or biscuit. Its application to electronics emerged because the thin, circular slices of semiconductor material resemble the shape of these traditional thin cakes.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe 'wafer foundry' as a highly profitable segment of the AI industrial chain, highlighting how manufacturers like TSMC dominate by producing the essential foundational components for advanced chips.
Earning 130 Million Yuan Daily: AI Servers Are Selling Like Hotcakes - High-Demand AI Server Market Boom
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