Practice Step 5: Example – Material Property Comparison (5.7) - Semiconductor Materials and Equipment
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Step 5: Example – Material Property Comparison

Practice - Step 5: Example – Material Property Comparison

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does bandgap energy indicate about a material?

💡 Hint: Think about the ability of electrons to flow.

Question 2 Easy

Name one property that Silicon Carbide (SiC) possesses.

💡 Hint: Consider its application in power electronics.

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Question 1

What is the bandgap energy of Silicon?

1.1 eV
3.4 eV
1.42 eV

💡 Hint: Refer to the characteristics of Silicon.

Question 2

True or False: Gallium Arsenide has lower electron mobility than Silicon.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the comparison of their mobilities.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where high-power performance is required, compare the applicability of Silicon versus Gallium Nitride. What factors make GaN more suited for this role?

💡 Hint: Consider the thermal and electrical limits of each material.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how the electron mobility of Gallium Arsenide impacts its usage in communications technology compared to Silicon.

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of speed and efficiency in communication.

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