Practice Device Physics of Compound Semiconductors - 4 | 4. Device Physics of Compound Semiconductors | Compound Semiconductors
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Question 1

Easy

What is a compound semiconductor?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What two or more materials can create unique properties?

Question 2

Easy

Name an example of a device that uses a direct bandgap.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of a common light source that uses semiconductors.

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Question 1

What type of bandgap do most compound semiconductors have?

  • Indirect
  • Direct
  • Both

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what helps them emit light effectively.

Question 2

High Electron Mobility Transistors are known for their efficiency in which applications?

  • Low frequency
  • High frequency
  • Medium frequency

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider where rapid signal changes occur.

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Question 1

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?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the relationship between energy and light frequency.

Question 2

A HEMT designed for RF applications has an electron mobility of 7500 cmΒ²/VΒ·s. If the device operates at high frequencies, what advantages may it have over traditional FETs?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how speed affects communication technology.

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