Practice Introduction (14.1) - SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS: MATERIALS, DEVICES AND SIMPLE CIRCUITS

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Question 1.
Define a semiconductor.
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Think about materials between metal and rubber.
Question 2.
What are charge carriers in semiconductors?
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Consider what allows current to flow in a circuit.
3Question 3.
What is a semiconductor?
- A material with high resistance
- A material with conductivity between conductors and insulators
- Only a type of metal
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Look at the definitions and compare the materials.
4Question 4.
True or False: Diodes allow current to flow in both directions.
- True
- False
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Remember the valve analogy.
Question 5.
Explain how the introduction of semiconductor technology has impacted modern computing devices.
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Consider the contrasts between early computers and today's devices.
Question 6.
Discuss the historical significance of the transistor and its relationship with semiconductor devices.
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Think about the difference in size and efficiency between the two technologies.

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