Practice High Saturation Velocity - 9.3.2 | 9. Applications in High-Frequency Devices | Compound Semiconductors
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define saturation velocity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how quickly the carriers can move in a circuit.

Question 2

Easy

Name a compound semiconductor that has high saturation velocity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: These are commonly used in high-frequency devices.

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Question 1

What is the definition of saturation velocity?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about carrier movement.

Question 2

True or False: High saturation velocity allows for shorter transit times in devices.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how speed impacts electronics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the effect of increasing saturation velocity from 5 x 10^6 m/s to 10 x 10^6 m/s on the cutoff frequency of a microwave amplifier.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Review the fundamental relationships between transit time and frequency.

Question 2

Discuss the advantages of GaN over silicon in high-frequency applications from the perspective of saturation velocity.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the material properties and their implications.

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