Basic Principles and Applications of Semiconductor Technology (2026) (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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Temperature vulnerability in semiconductors
Temperature vulnerability in semiconductors
High sensitivity to ambient temperature changes
Why are semiconductors less suitable for harsh environments?
Why are semiconductors less suitable for harsh environments?
Temperature variations cause unpredictable performance shifts
Expensive production in semiconductors
Expensive production in semiconductors
High manufacturing costs due to complex fabrication requirements
Key semiconductor manufacturing requirements
Key semiconductor manufacturing requirements
Clean rooms, specialised equipment, high-grade materials, precision
Heat tolerance limits in semiconductors
Heat tolerance limits in semiconductors
Maximum operating temps before performance degrades or fails
Thermal runaway in semiconductors
Thermal runaway in semiconductors
Increased temp leads to more current, generating more heat
Effects when heat limits exceeded
Effects when heat limits exceeded
Performance degradation, thermal runaway, permanent damage
Reliance on purity in semiconductors
Reliance on purity in semiconductors
Performance depends critically on material purity
Impact of dust in semiconductor manufacturing
Impact of dust in semiconductor manufacturing
Even a single dust particle can destroy entire wafer
Issues with consistency in semiconductors
Issues with consistency in semiconductors
Devices degrade over time, affecting long-term reliability
Electromigration in semiconductors
Electromigration in semiconductors
Metal conductors gradually wear away under electrical stress
Hot carrier effects in semiconductors
Hot carrier effects in semiconductors
Damage to semiconductor material over time