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- amplifier
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- current source/regulator
- voltage source/regulator
- modulator
- demodulator
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∙ 14y agoSilicone (a semiconductor) is used in IC's because it is plentiful, and can be fairly easily dopped with P and N type materials to create transistors and diodes. The semiconductor is used as a base to build off of.
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∙ 14y agoSemiconductors are used to make diodes (WHICH CAN BE USED AS RECTIFIERS i.e. a device used to convert A.C. to D.C. , voltage stabilizers as in zener diode, in LED,s etc) semiconductors are also used to make Transformers which have variety of other uses
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∙ 9y agoSemiconductors are commonly used in electronic circuit boards. Semiconductors are the common reasons why capacitors are able to carry out their tasks in a circuit board.
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∙ 8y agoOne place where semiconductors are used are in DC power supplies.
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What are the semiconductors in the periodic table?
Semiconductors can either be intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic semiconductors are elements that are in their pure form. These will usually have positive and negative sides because the electrons migrate towards one direction. On the other hand, extrinsic semiconductors are when the conductivity (or ability to make an electric charge with the electrons) are controlled by adding other atoms. These atoms that are added are called dopants. Dopants donate or receive electrons from the semiconductor to make impure.
Elements that are intermediate conductors of heat and electricity?
semiconductors
How technology connected in science?
Technology is the result of scientific discovery and understanding. But in turn, science is advanced by using more advanced technology. Specifically, quantum mechanics in physics lead to semiconductors in physics . Then semiconductors were used to replace many electrical components in almost all electronic devices which allowed for better computer technology which now is used to advance science to make further discoveries and sometimes faster too.
Nonmetals that can conduct heat and electricity under some circumstances are classified as what?
semiconductors.
Which two was invited at the same time electric motors semiconductors video technology or diesel engines?
diesel engines, and video technology
What is used in semiconductors?
Silicon based semiconductors are the most commonly used semiconductor material in calculators. Silicon semiconductors are also extensively used in computers.
Why are metalloids semiconductors?
Metalloids when used is electronics are called semiconductors.
What semiconductor is used in calculators?
Silicon based semiconductors are the most commonly used semiconductor material in calculators. Silicon semiconductors are also extensively used in computers.
What element is used to make semiconductors?
silicon
What common element is used in semiconductors?
silicon
Is silicon and germanium used in electronics as semiconductors?
Yes
Which of these is a common element used in semiconductors?
Slicon (A+) -R.E.M.
What are some uses for a semiconductor?
Semiconductors are usually found in electronic appliances, such as radios and computers. Semiconductors are electrically conductive and are used for power.
Which group of the periodic table of elements is used to make semiconductors?
Group 14 elements, mainly silicon or germanium are semiconductors. If they are dopped with group 13 elements such as gallium / indium or with group 15 elements such as arsenic / antimony, then the conducting ability increases.
Why the compound semiconductors are not suitable for making transistors and ICs?
Compound semiconductors have very low lifetime of charge carriers and hence they are not used for making Transistors and ICs.Rather it is used for making LEDs and LASER diodes.So the compound semiconductors are called photo-diodes. -M.R
Substance in between conductors and insulators used in transistors?
Semiconductors
Why do we mostly use indirect semiconductors?
The indirect band gap semiconductors like silicon and germanium are mostly used because they are elemental, plentiful, and easier to process than the direct band gap semiconductors which are alloys or compounds.
