Practice - Device Physics of Compound Semiconductors
Practice Questions
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What is a compound semiconductor?
💡 Hint: What two or more materials can create unique properties?
Name an example of a device that uses a direct bandgap.
💡 Hint: Think of a common light source that uses semiconductors.
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What type of bandgap do most compound semiconductors have?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps them emit light effectively.
High Electron Mobility Transistors are known for their efficiency in which applications?
💡 Hint: Consider where rapid signal changes occur.
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Challenge Problems
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A new compound semiconductor is discovered with a direct bandgap of 2.1 eV. If it were used in an LED, what color does this LED likely emit, and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between energy and light frequency.
A HEMT designed for RF applications has an electron mobility of 7500 cm²/V·s. If the device operates at high frequencies, what advantages may it have over traditional FETs?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how speed affects communication technology.
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