Practice Comparison with Elemental Semiconductors (e.g., Silicon) - 3.4 | 3. Crystal Structures and Properties of Compound Semiconductors | Compound Semiconductors
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What crystal structure does silicon have?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the atoms are arranged.

Question 2

Easy

Name one compound semiconductor.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for semiconductors that are not just silicon.

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Question 1

What type of bandgap does silicon have?

  • Direct
  • Indirect
  • No bandgap

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how well silicon emits light.

Question 2

True or False: Compound semiconductors are typically cheaper to fabricate than silicon.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the differences in manufacturing processes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Assume you need a semiconductor for a photonics application focused on efficient light emission. Which material would you choose and why?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the bandgap characteristics discussed.

Question 2

Explain how the thermal properties of silicon and compound semiconductors impact their applications in high-power devices.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how these properties influence device design.

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