Practice Direct Vs. Indirect Bandgap (4.3.1) - Device Physics of Compound Semiconductors
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Direct vs. Indirect Bandgap

Practice - Direct vs. Indirect Bandgap

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define what a bandgap is.

💡 Hint: Think about the energy levels in an atom.

Question 2 Easy

Name one direct bandgap semiconductor.

💡 Hint: It's used in LEDs.

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Question 1

What is the primary characteristic of a direct bandgap semiconductor?

A. Requires additional energy for electron transition
B. Allows efficient photon emission
C. Used primarily in electronic circuits

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when electrons drop to a lower energy state.

Question 2

True or False: Silicon is a direct bandgap semiconductor.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the examples we discussed in class.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an LED circuit using a direct bandgap semiconductor. Discuss the material choice and operational characteristics as well as alternatives.

💡 Hint: Consider the applications of each material in the context of efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the potential development of a new product utilizing an indirect bandgap semiconductor. What challenges would you face?

💡 Hint: Focus on the characteristics of indirect bandgaps.

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