Applications of Semiconductor Technology (Leaving Cert Engineering): Flashcards
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Semiconductors' electrical conductivity position
Semiconductors' electrical conductivity position
Between conductors and insulators
Most common semiconductor material
Most common semiconductor material
Silicon
Integrated circuits (ICs) main purpose
Integrated circuits (ICs) main purpose
Processing and storing information
Transistors' main functions
Transistors' main functions
Amplify or switch electronic signals
Effect where solar cells convert sunlight to electricity
Effect where solar cells convert sunlight to electricity
Photovoltaic effect
Key advantage of LEDs over traditional lighting
Key advantage of LEDs over traditional lighting
High energy efficiency
RFID stands for
RFID stands for
Radiofrequency identification
Semiconductor use in defence (examples)
Semiconductor use in defence (examples)
Radar systems, drone technology, detection
Quantum bits (qubits) definition
Quantum bits (qubits) definition
Basic units of quantum information
Examples of semiconductor nanostructures
Examples of semiconductor nanostructures
Quantum dots, nanowires, nanotubes
Why semiconductor nanostructures have unique properties
Why semiconductor nanostructures have unique properties
Quantum confinement effects
Diode rectifying property
Diode rectifying property
Allows current in one direction, blocks opposite
What determines LED light colour
What determines LED light colour
Semiconductor material used in construction
Semiconductor materials besides silicon
Semiconductor materials besides silicon
Germanium and gallium arsenide