Practice Photodetectors And Solar Cells (4.4.4) - Device Physics of Compound Semiconductors
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Photodetectors and Solar Cells

Practice - Photodetectors and Solar Cells

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a photodetector?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when light hits a sensor.

Question 2 Easy

Name one material that is commonly used in photodetectors.

💡 Hint: It's a compound semiconductor material.

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Question 1

What type of light can InGaAs photodetectors primarily detect?

Visible Light
Infrared
Ultraviolet

💡 Hint: Think about the wavelengths associated with infrared.

Question 2

True or False: GaAs solar cells are less efficient than traditional silicon solar cells.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how the materials' properties affect their performance.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Propose a design for a photodetector that optimizes for both visible and infrared light detection. Include potential materials and their respective bandgap properties.

💡 Hint: Consider how layering can help capture different light spectra effectively.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the economic implications of adopting compound semiconductor solar cells over traditional silicon cells in residential applications.

💡 Hint: Think about the lifespan and efficiency benefits.

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