Practice Comparison of Device Physics: Silicon vs. Compound Semiconductors - 4.5 | 4. Device Physics of Compound Semiconductors | Compound Semiconductors
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of bandgap does silicon have?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the efficiency of silicon in emitting light.

Question 2

Easy

What is carrier mobility?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the role of electrons and holes in devices.

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Question 1

What type of bandgap do compound semiconductors primarily have?

  • Indirect
  • Direct
  • Both

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which type supports light emission well.

Question 2

True or False: Silicon has high radiation tolerance compared to GaAs.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the environments where these materials might be used.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a low-power device application, which semiconductor would be more appropriate: silicon or GaN? Provide reasoning.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the specific application needs - does it require speed or efficiency?

Question 2

How might the presence of polarization effects in GaN improve the performance of HEMTs? Discuss their role in device design.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how doping typically affects devices and what advantages polarization offers.

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