Practice - Step 1: Device Performance Enhancement Techniques
Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of strain engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about how stress could influence movement within materials.
Which material is commonly used as a high-k dielectric replacement?
💡 Hint: Recall high-k dielectrics' role in leakage reduction.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of strain engineering in semiconductors?
💡 Hint: Focus on how strain impacts movement within the semiconductor material.
True or False: High-k dielectrics help in reducing leakage currents.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of material properties on leakage.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the impact of switching from SiO₂ to a high-k dielectric on the overall performance of a chip designed for low power applications.
💡 Hint: Consider both electrical efficiency and how it affects energy consumption.
Discuss the challenges posed by utilizing low-resistance contacts in terms of manufacturing and material compatibility.
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials behave at the nanoscale.
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