Applications of Semiconductor Technology (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Materials with conductivity between conductors & insulators
Most common semiconductor material
Most common semiconductor material
Silicon
Integrated circuits (ICs) function
Integrated circuits (ICs) function
Process & store information in electronic devices
Transistor function
Transistor function
Amplify or switch electronic signals
Photovoltaic effect
Photovoltaic effect
Conversion of sunlight to electricity in solar cells
LED advantage over traditional lighting
LED advantage over traditional lighting
High energy efficiency
LED light colour determined by
LED light colour determined by
Semiconductor material used in construction
RFID technology use
RFID technology use
Identification & tracking (e.g., contactless payment)
Semiconductors in defence systems
Semiconductors in defence systems
Radar systems, drones, detection, imaging
Quantum bits (qubits)
Quantum bits (qubits)
Basic units of quantum information
Semiconductor nanostructures examples
Semiconductor nanostructures examples
Quantum dots, nanowires, nanotubes
Why nanostructures have unique properties
Why nanostructures have unique properties
Quantum confinement effects
Diode rectifying property
Diode rectifying property
Allows current one way, blocks opposite direction
Semiconductors besides silicon
Semiconductors besides silicon
Germanium and gallium arsenide