Semiconductors

Semiconductors include diodes and transistors having properties somewhere between the conductors and non-conductors. Elemental semiconductors are silicon and germanium which form the integral circuits. Semiconductors are crucial to anything that is computerized or uses radio waves and are primarily used in electronic devices, such as chips. 

Semiconductors can be elemental as well as compounds such as gallium arsenide or cadmium selenide. They are widely used in laser diodes, solar cells, and microwave-frequency integrated circuits. A semiconductor industry is concerned with the design and fabrication of semiconductors and is considered to be a viable business. It acts as a backbone of the electronics industry and tech industry.

ASTM International provides various standards for the proper production and distribution of semiconductors. The test method, specification, classification, practice, guide, and terminology standards are covered under it.  In order to ensure safety and better quality of the electronic equipment, ASTM International has developed a number of standards critical to semiconductor materials used in various industries.