Practice Introduction (2.1) - Introduction to Key Compound Semiconductor Materials
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Question 1 Easy

Name a compound semiconductor.

💡 Hint: Think of materials formed from more than one element.

Question 2 Easy

What is electron mobility?

💡 Hint: It affects how well a semiconductor conducts electricity.

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Question 1

What is a compound semiconductor?

A material made from one element
A material made from two or more elements
A liquid semiconductor

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of the term 'compound.'

Question 2

True or False: Silicon has higher electron mobility than Gallium Arsenide.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the values associated with electron mobility for both materials.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Why might engineers choose compound semiconductors over traditional silicon in a specific application like mobile communication?

💡 Hint: Think about what mobile devices need in terms of speed and efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the trade-offs between using Gallium Nitride versus Silicon in power electronics applications.

💡 Hint: Consider both performance and cost aspects.

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