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It is not, silicon is. It is not possible to make ICs commercially using germanium (mostly because its oxide is crumbly and water soluble unlike silicon's oxide which is a stable and insoluble insulator, which means germanium ICs must be wired by hand under a microscope which is too costly for production).
This means that germanium is limited to usage in discrete components (transistors & diodes) only.
Some work is being done using silicon-germanium alloy for ICs, but it is not in the market yet.
What else can I help you with?
How did silicon chips change the way you compute?
Not at all, except for the first few computers I used (which were built with discrete germanium transistors) every machine I used was built using silicon chips. If the first computer you used was in the 1980s or later, you probably never saw a machine that wasn't entirely silicon chips. Even the germanium transistor machines ran about the same as modern computers, except the I/O which was usually very mechanical.
What is the suit used by technicians in a cleanroom while making computer chips?
bunnysuit
Why germanium not used in VLSI design?
Germanium cannot be used in any integrated circuit as its oxide is crumbly and water soluble (unlike silicon's oxide which is hard and stable). The only germanium integrated circuits ever made were very low density and the interconnects between components on the chip had to be done by hand under a microscope. There has been work done on integrated circuits using a silicon germanium alloy wafer, but this has not produced any production chips yet that I am aware of. If this can be made to work, I see no reason why this material could not be used in VLSI designs and even higher density designs.
How vhdl acts as an exchange medium between chip vendors and cad tool users?
CAD means computer aided design. CAD tools are used to design chips virtually on a computer. Programming languages like VHDL, Verilog, System C, Syatem Verilog are used for this purpose. The successful designs of these languages can be fabricated into chips.
What are chips used in cell phones called?
SIM chips
Where is germanium and silicon located in computer chips?
Germanium is not used in integrated circuits. Silicon is.
What are the names of 2 elements used to make computer chips?
The two main elements used to make computer chips are germanium and silicon.
Which metalloids both are in group 14 and are used to make computer chips?
The metalloids silicon and germanium, also in Group 14,are used to make computer chips.
What element is used in making transistors and chips?
Silicon and Germanium are the elements used in transistors
What metalloids in group 14 make computer chips?
The metalloids in group 14 that are commonly used in computer chips are silicon and germanium. Silicon is the most widely used because of its abundance and excellent semiconductor properties, while germanium is used in more specialized applications due to its higher conductivity. Both are crucial in the production of integrated circuits and microprocessors.
How did silicon chips change the way you compute?
Not at all, except for the first few computers I used (which were built with discrete germanium transistors) every machine I used was built using silicon chips. If the first computer you used was in the 1980s or later, you probably never saw a machine that wasn't entirely silicon chips. Even the germanium transistor machines ran about the same as modern computers, except the I/O which was usually very mechanical.
What important element that is non metal is used to make computer chips?
Silicon is used to make computer chips.
When were Computer Chips first used in cars?
The Computer Chips first used in cars were in 1981, was in the carburetor. General Motors and Corvettes were the first pioneers in placing computer chips in cars.
What kind of chips are used to make computer chips?
Mcain oven chips. LOL
Which elements are used to make computer chips due to their ability to conduct electricity only under certain conditions?
Semiconductors, such as silicon and germanium, are used to make computer chips because they have the ability to conduct electricity under certain conditions. By selectively doping these materials with impurities, the behavior of electrons can be controlled to create the desired electronic components in the chip.
Semi-conductive metalloids are used in technology such as creating computer chips.?
Yes, semi-conductive metalloids are used in creating computer chips.
What is a mothewrboard?
A motherboard is the main circuit bored of a computer. So the (often green) bored inside a computer. This is used to attach all the components of the computer (e.g processors and CPU chips) so the computer can function correctly.
