Evolution of Semiconductor Technology (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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In which year was the transistor invented at Bell Labs?
In which year was the transistor invented at Bell Labs?
1947
Who invented the integrated circuit in 1958?
Who invented the integrated circuit in 1958?
Jack Kilby
When did Intel release the first commercial microprocessor?
When did Intel release the first commercial microprocessor?
1971
What is the fundamental function of a transistor in semiconductor devices?
What is the fundamental function of a transistor in semiconductor devices?
Act as electronic switch
What advantage do integrated circuits provide over discrete transistors?
What advantage do integrated circuits provide over discrete transistors?
Fewer potential failure points
What does IoT (Internet of Things) enable?
What does IoT (Internet of Things) enable?
Everyday objects to connect to networks
Why can IoT devices run for months or years on batteries?
Why can IoT devices run for months or years on batteries?
Modern semiconductors use very low power
What is Gallium Nitride (GaN) particularly valuable for?
What is Gallium Nitride (GaN) particularly valuable for?
Power electronics and RF applications
What makes Silicon Carbide (SiC) suitable for automotive power systems?
What makes Silicon Carbide (SiC) suitable for automotive power systems?
Better at high temperatures & voltages
What does Moore's Law describe?
What does Moore's Law describe?
Transistor density doubles every 2 years
What benefit do smaller process nodes provide?
What benefit do smaller process nodes provide?
Higher transistor density
What fundamental limit challenges further semiconductor miniaturisation?
What fundamental limit challenges further semiconductor miniaturisation?
Approaching atomic scales