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Why you prefer silicon as compared to germanium?
Silicon is preferred over germanium primarily due to its superior thermal stability and larger energy bandgap, which make it more suitable for high-temperature applications and reduce leakage currents in electronic devices. Additionally, silicon has a well-established manufacturing infrastructure and a lower cost, making it more accessible for widespread use in semiconductor technology. Furthermore, silicon's native oxide (silicon dioxide) allows for better insulation and passivation in integrated circuits. These factors contribute to silicon's dominance in the electronics industry.
How will differentiate silicon and germanium diode from a group of diodes?
Simple, Use the multi-meter , switch to the diode option then connect the positive wire to the positive of diode n negative to the negative ( +ve wire red, -ve wire black) if the there is a reading of =~0.7V then it is silicon. and if it is =~ 0.3V then it is germanium.
What are the disadvantages germanium?
Germanium has several disadvantages, including its limited availability and relatively high cost compared to silicon, making it less economically viable for widespread use in electronics. Additionally, germanium is more sensitive to temperature variations, which can affect its performance in certain applications. Its lower electron mobility compared to silicon also limits its effectiveness in high-speed devices. Finally, germanium's susceptibility to oxidation can pose challenges in device fabrication and longevity.
What does germanium do?
Germanium does no "do" anything.
What is basic material for making a transistor?
It is the middle portion of the transistor
Where is germanium and silicon located in computer chips?
Germanium is not used in integrated circuits. Silicon is.
What element is used in making transistors and chips?
Silicon and Germanium are the elements used in transistors
What has more shells or rings germanium or silicon?
germanium
The modern name for eka-silicon?
germanium
Is silicon a semiconductor?
Yes,silicon and germanium are semiconductors.
Can you give examples of elements that are metalloids?
The metalloids are Boron, Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Antimony, Tellurium, and Polonium.
Why is silicon preferred over germanium?
Silicon is generally preferred over germanium for electronic applications because it has a higher bandgap energy, allowing for the creation of more efficient and faster electronic devices. Silicon is also more readily available and easier to work with in terms of manufacturing processes compared to germanium. Additionally, silicon has better thermal stability and higher breakdown voltage, making it more reliable for long-term applications.
What is the most familiar semiconductor?
silicon and germanium
Why you prefer silicon atom as compared to germanium atom?
Silicon is preferred over germanium because it is more abundant, less costly, and has a higher thermal stability. Silicon also forms a better oxide layer, making it more suitable for integrated circuit applications. Additionally, silicon has better electron mobility and is less susceptible to thermal runaway compared to germanium.
What are the advantages over germanium?
I assume you mean the advantages of Silicon over Germanium in semiconductor devices.Some of them are:Silicon will operate at junction temperatures up to 150C; Germanium will only operate at junction temperatures up to about 60C.Silicon oxides and nitrides are solid insulators, allowing formation of passivation layers over the edges of junctions and thus usage of non-hermetic plastic packages; Germanium oxides and nitrides are not insulators, leaving the edges of junctions exposed and open to surface contaminates forcing usage of metal or glass hermetic packaging, which costs more, to prevent device failure.Silicon ICs are simple to make using just photolithography processes; Germanium ICs would require manual wiring of the components after they were created using photolithography processes, making Germanium ICs impractical for mass production.etc.
What are pure semiconductors?
silicon and germanium
Can you explain why silicon and germanium are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors?
silicon is less sensitive towards temperature.It costs low compared to germanium,
