Basic Principles and Applications of Semiconductor Technology (2026) (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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What does temperature vulnerability in semiconductors refer to?
What does temperature vulnerability in semiconductors refer to?
Sensitivity to ambient temperature changes
In which applications are semiconductors less suitable due to temperature sensitivity?
In which applications are semiconductors less suitable due to temperature sensitivity?
Automotive systems and outdoor equipment
What type of facilities are required for semiconductor manufacturing?
What type of facilities are required for semiconductor manufacturing?
Clean room facilities
How much more expensive are custom semiconductors compared to mass-produced ones?
How much more expensive are custom semiconductors compared to mass-produced ones?
Thousands of times more per unit
What is thermal runaway in semiconductor devices?
What is thermal runaway in semiconductor devices?
Temperature rise causing more current and heat
What happens to a transistor's resistance during thermal runaway?
What happens to a transistor's resistance during thermal runaway?
Resistance decreases
In the thermal runaway example, what is the initial operating temperature?
In the thermal runaway example, what is the initial operating temperature?
85°C
What thermal management features are needed for semiconductor heat tolerance limits?
What thermal management features are needed for semiconductor heat tolerance limits?
Heat sinks and cooling fans
What can destroy an entire semiconductor wafer during manufacturing?
What can destroy an entire semiconductor wafer during manufacturing?
A single dust particle
What happens when minor contamination occurs during semiconductor manufacturing?
What happens when minor contamination occurs during semiconductor manufacturing?
Entire batches become unusable
What is electromigration in semiconductor devices?
What is electromigration in semiconductor devices?
Metal conductors wearing under stress
Which aging mechanism causes damage to insulating layers within semiconductors?
Which aging mechanism causes damage to insulating layers within semiconductors?
Oxide breakdown