Semiconductors
What is a Semiconductor?
A semiconductor is a material that has properties between those of a conductor and an insulator, allowing it to control electrical current. These electronic components are typically made from silicon or compounds like gallium arsenide. A semiconductors’ conductivity can be modified by adding impurities – a process known as doping. These are fundamental components in electrical devices such as computers, smartphones and medical equipment.
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Types of Semiconductors
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- Elemental Semiconductors: Made from a single chemical element.
Most common examples:
– Silicon (Si): Widely used in electronic devices and integrated circuits.
– Germanium (Ge): Used in high-speed devices and optical applications. - Compound Semiconductors: Made from two or more elements.
Most common examples:
– Gallium Arsenide (GaAs): Used in high-frequency and optoelectronic applications.
– Indium Phosphide (InP): Used in high-speed and high-frequency electronics.
– Silicon Carbide (SiC): Used in high-temperature and high-power applications. - Organic Semiconductors: These are made from organic (carbon-based) materials and are used in flexible electronics and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
- Thin-Film Semiconductors: These are used in applications like solar cells and display technologies. They include materials like cadmium telluride (CdTe) and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS).
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