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boule

boule

9.9
A large single crystal of silicon used to make computer chips
  • noun
  • /buːl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : lingote de silicio
  • Growing a flawless boule is essential for high-quality microchip manufacturing.

Examples

  • The technician inspected the boule for imperfections before slicing it into wafers.

  • Each boule can produce hundreds of semiconductor chips after processing.

  • The engineer inspected the boule for any imperfections.

  • Can you pass me that boule over there?

  • The technician inspected the boule for imperfections before slicing it into wafers.

  • Growing a flawless boule is essential for high-quality microchip manufacturing.

  • Each boule can produce hundreds of semiconductor chips after processing.

Surface Forms

boule singular
boules plural

Etymology

Boule for the single-crystal cylinder in chip making comes from French boule 'ball' because the crystal is grown as one round solid, so manufacturers call this round piece a boule.