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Electronics (semiconductors): Which two elements are most commonly used to manufacture transistors? Identify the classic group-14 semiconductor pair. Choose the correct pair.

Difficulty: Easy

Silicon and germanium
Copper and aluminum
Carbon and silicon
Boron and aluminum

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/Approach
Silicon (Si) dominates modern ICs/transistors; germanium (Ge) was widely used in early transistors and is still used in SiGe technologies.

Final Answer
Silicon and germanium

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