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There are a few (general) properties of semiconductors:
- Allowing current to move more easily in one direction than another
- Operating better at high temperature (as opposed to normal conductors where the reverse is true)
- The can exhibit variable resistance
- They can be sensitive to light
- They can be sensitive to heat
- Can used to produce coherent light (semiconductor lasers)
The exact property is determined by the make up of the semi-conductor
The basic element of a semiconductor memory is the memory cell. Although a variety of electronic technologies are used, all semiconductor memory cells share certain properties:
- They exhibit two stable (or semi-stable) states, which can be used to represent binary 1 and 0.
- They are capable of being written into (at least once), to set the state.
- They are capable of being read to sense the state.
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What was the Semiconductor Chip Protection Act?
Th Semiconductor Chip Protection Act of 1984, specifically protected semiconductor design, or "mask work," for up to 10 years.
What is the meaning of piezo resistive sensors?
Piezoresistive sensor are the semiconductor sensors who respond to the change in the mechanical strain applied. For example, a p-type region diffused into an n-type base functions as a resistor whose value increases strongly when it is strained, this behaviour is called piezoresistivity. Such resistors are the basis of semiconductor strin gauges, semiconductor diaphragm pressure sensors and semiconductor accelerometers.
Is GaAs ionic?
No GaAs is a semiconductor- and as such is essentially a covalent compound.
What 's PFG in semiconductor process?
PFG stands for Precision Function Generator in semiconductor process. Example: 3M PFG-3218 is used for cleaning dielectric film build-up from chemical vapor deposition chambers.
When an electron is displaced in a semiconductor the hole thats left behind is what?
When an electron is displaced in a semiconductor, the hole that is left behind is called an electron hole. Energy can still be conducted because other electrons can and do jump to the space left by a displaced electron.
What is the crystline properties of semiconductor and why do you use in electronics devices?
no
What is meant by operating temperature of semiconductor?
The operating temperature of a semiconductor is the temperature at which a semiconductors exhibits the properties of a normal conductor.
Why do you use semiconductor why not conductors and insulators by changing their properties?
We use semiconductors instead of conductors and insulators by changing their properties because the properties of a semiconductor lies between that of a good insulator ant that of a good conductor. Any of the materials obtained depends on the level of doping.
Is copper oxide a metal?
No, copper oxide is a compound and has some properties of a semiconductor.
Does Semiconductor materials are substances with properties between those of a conductor and an insulator?
yes
Are Semiconductor materials are substances with properties between those of a conductor and insulator?
yes
What are the key properties of the semiconductor memory?
There are two key properties of semiconductor memory. It can either be stable or semistable as it is used to represent both binary 0 and binary 1. It can be written into and read in order to sense the state of the code.
What are the key properties of a semiconductor memory?
-Misnamed as all semiconductor memory is random access -Read/Write -Volatile -Temporary storage -Static or dynamic
Why semiconductor is called semiconductor not semiinsulator?
The purpose of semiconductors is to control the amount of conduction, not the amount of insulation.
What has the author A Nussbaum written?
A. Nussbaum has written: 'Electromagnetic and quantum properties of materials' 'Semiconductor device physics'
Is a diamond an insulator?
Diamond is usually a good insulator, and as it also has the highest thermal conductivity, these properties are used as a substrate under semiconductor chips for extracting the heat. But some blue diamonds are a semiconductor, due to boron trace contamination, and these are used as a semiconductor material.
What is an element that shares the properties of metals and nonmetals?
An element that has properties of both metals and non-metals is called Metalloid. Example is Germanium.
