Practice Silicon Carbide (sic) (2.3.4) - Introduction to Key Compound Semiconductor Materials
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Silicon Carbide (SiC)

Practice - Silicon Carbide (SiC)

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Question 1 Easy

What are the two elements that make up Silicon Carbide (SiC)?

💡 Hint: Think about the name of the material.

Question 2 Easy

What is a key benefit of using SiC over silicon?

💡 Hint: Consider why engineers look for alternatives to silicon.

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Question 1

What is the bandgap range of Silicon Carbide?

1.12 eV
2.3 - 3.3 eV
1.5 eV

💡 Hint: This range is higher than that of silicon.

Question 2

Silicon Carbide is known for its ability to operate at high temperatures.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think of why it’s used in electric vehicles.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate how the characteristics of SiC could influence its market adoption in power electronics over the next decade.

💡 Hint: Think about industry trends towards energy efficiency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose how SiC could be integrated into existing power grid infrastructures to improve performance.

💡 Hint: Link SiC's properties to challenges in energy loss.

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