Electronics (semiconductors): Which two elements are most commonly used to manufacture transistors? Identify the classic group-14 semiconductor pair. Choose the correct pair.
General Knowledge
General Science
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Silicon and germanium
Explanation
What is being asked?The elemental semiconductors historically and presently used for transistor fabrication.
Given data
- Category: group-14 semiconductors
Concept/ApproachSilicon (Si) dominates modern ICs/transistors; germanium (Ge) was widely used in early transistors and is still used in SiGe technologies.
Final AnswerSilicon and germanium