Practice Early Discoveries (1.2.1) - Introduction to Compound Semiconductors
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Question 1 Easy

What is gallium arsenide used for?

💡 Hint: Think about its applications during WWII.

Question 2 Easy

Name one compound semiconductor developed in the 80s.

💡 Hint: Recall the advancements that happened in that period.

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Question 1

What was gallium arsenide primarily used for during WWII?

LEDs
Radar technologies
Power amplification

💡 Hint: Think about military applications.

Question 2

True or False: Compound semiconductors are only based on silicon.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of compound semiconductors.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how gallium arsenide has shaped the telecommunications industry since its discovery.

💡 Hint: Consider both historical and contemporary uses in devices.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the transition from GaAs to GaN and its implications for future semiconductor applications.

💡 Hint: Think about energy needs in modern technology.

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