Germanium, an elemental semiconductor, was the material of choice in the early history of electronic devices, before it was largely replaced by silicon. But due to its high charge carrier mobility--higher than silicon by threefold--the semiconductor is making a comeback.
Germanium, an elemental semiconductor, was the material of choice in the early history of electronic devices, before it was largely replaced by silicon. But due to its high charge carrier mobility--higher than silicon by threefold--the semiconductor is making a comeback.
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