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2. Introduction to Key Compound Semiconductor Materials

Compound semiconductors combine multiple elements to provide enhanced electrical and optical properties, essential for modern applications beyond traditional silicon capabilities. Key materials include Gallium Arsenide, Indium Phosphide, and Gallium Nitride, each offering distinct advantages for high-frequency, optoelectronic, and power applications. These materials address industry challenges like electron mobility and operational efficiency in critical technologies today.

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  • 2

    Introduction To Key Compound Semiconductor Materials

    This section introduces compound semiconductors, highlighting their significance in electronics due to unique properties that surpass silicon.

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  • 2.1

    Introduction

    Compound semiconductors combine two or more elements to provide advanced electrical and optical properties, surpassing traditional silicon capabilities.

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  • 2.2

    Problem Statement

    This section outlines the limitations of silicon as a semiconductor, highlighting the need for alternative compound semiconductors with superior properties.

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  • 2.3

    Key Materials And Their Properties

    This section outlines various compound semiconductor materials and their distinct electrical and optical properties, emphasizing their applications in modern technology.

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  • 2.3.1

    Gallium Arsenide (Gaas)

    This section introduces Gallium Arsenide (GaAs), a compound semiconductor critical for high-frequency applications and efficient light emission.

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  • 2.3.2

    Indium Phosphide (Inp)

    Indium Phosphide (InP) is a compound semiconductor known for its superior optoelectronic properties, making it ideal for applications in high-speed fiber-optic communication.

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  • 2.3.3

    Gallium Nitride (Gan)

    Gallium Nitride (GaN) is a compound semiconductor known for its wide bandgap and high performance in power electronics and optoelectronic devices.

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  • 2.3.4

    Silicon Carbide (Sic)

    Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a key compound semiconductor notable for its exceptional thermal conductivity and high-voltage operation capabilities, making it essential in power electronics and electric vehicles.

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  • 2.3.5

    Aluminium Gallium Arsenide (Algaas)

    Aluminium Gallium Arsenide (AlGaAs) is a ternary alloy of GaAs and AlAs, noteworthy for its tunable bandgap and applications in heterojunction devices.

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  • 2.3.6

    Cadmium Telluride (Cdte)

    Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) is a Group II-VI compound semiconductor, known for its high absorption coefficient, making it ideal for thin-film solar cells and radiation detectors.

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  • 2.3.7

    Zinc Selenide (Znse) And Mercury Cadmium Telluride (Hgcdte)

    This section discusses Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) and Mercury Cadmium Telluride (HgCdTe), highlighting their structures, key features, and applications in mid-infrared detection and thermal imaging.

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  • 2.4

    Material Property Comparison Table

    This section presents a comparison of material properties critical to various semiconductor applications.

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  • 2.5

    Analysis

    The analysis of compound semiconductors highlights their specific technological advantages and applications while considering factors like manufacturing complexity and cost.

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  • 2.6

    Conclusion

    Key compound semiconductor materials are vital in modern electronics due to their superior properties over silicon.

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References

eepe-cs2.pdf

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