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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What we have learnt
- Compound semiconductors have superior properties compared to silicon.
- Different compound semiconductors cater to specific technological needs.
- Material properties like bandgap and electron mobility are crucial for application suitability.
Key Concepts
- -- Compound Semiconductors
- Materials formed by combining two or more elements, offering enhanced properties over single-element semiconductors like silicon.
- -- Bandgap
- The energy difference between the top of the valence band and the bottom of the conduction band in a semiconductor, critical in determining its electrical and optical properties.
- -- Electron Mobility
- A measure of how quickly an electron can move through a semiconductor material when an electric field is applied; higher mobility indicates better performance in electronic applications.
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