There are various uses for a silicon FZ wafer. Computers are the primary destination for semiconductors, and computing technology has become widespread. Even gambling establishments now use computers to run games like slot machines.
Gaming is a highly lucrative industry in the United States. It is estimated to bring in about $240 billion yearly in gross revenues while contributing $38 billion in taxes. Aside from card games, slot machines attract many players and generate a huge chunk of any casino’s income.
How do computerized slot machines work? How do they provide protection against fraud and game manipulation?
The slot machine’s most important software is the Random Number Generator or the RNG. This program is responsible for determining the final arrangement of the icons at the end of every spin. The RNG’s algorithm generates a configuration every time the spin button is pressed. This configuration determines what symbols appear in which pay line and how much you win if you’re lucky.
Although the RNG works in the background the whole time the machine is switched on, the results are not pre-determined nor pre-programmed. The algorithm takes a set of numbers from the RNG when you press the button. It passes them through a mathematical equation to create the final placement on the reels.
Aside from the RNG, another program works to calculate how much you win at each spin. This program is the paytable, which you can view on the main screen. This software considers the placement of icons on the reels and calculates winnings based on that information and your wager. The paytable is the only pre-determined attribute of the slot machine.
Programmers embed the programs into a chip built on top of a silicon wafer substrate. Slot machine makers take this processor and insert it into the machine. This arrangement ensures that the device is tamper-proof. One has to manually open the case and replace the chip to change the device’s settings. This safeguard protects players and casinos from possible game-fixing.
Our silicon wafers are subject to a rigorous quality control process before being delivered to our customers. We also produce wafers from other materials too. Contact us now for a free quote.
