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Compound semiconductor

Term · Semiconductors · MLC-T-SEM-000067

A semiconductor material formed from two or more elements, contrasting with elemental semiconductors like silicon or germanium. These materials often exhibit unique electrical and optical properties not found in single-element semiconductors, such as direct bandgaps suitable for light emission. Examples include gallium arsenide (GaAs) and indium phosphide (InP).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-SEM-000067
FieldSemiconductors
SubjectMaterials & Wafers
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Compound semiconductor",
  "field": "Semiconductors",
  "definition": "A semiconductor material formed from two or more elements, contrasting with elemental semiconductors like silicon or germanium. These materials often exhibit unique electrical and optical properties not found in single-element semiconductors, such as direct bandgaps suitable for light emission. Examples include gallium arsenide (GaAs) and indium phosphide (InP).",
  "subject": "Materials & Wafers",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/semiconductors/compound-semiconductor/"
}

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