Classification and Performance of Semiconductors
Elemental semiconductor. Elemental semiconductor refers to a semiconductor composed of a single element, among which research on silicon and selenium was relatively early. It is a solid material composed of the same elements with semiconductor properties, which is susceptible to changes caused by trace impurities and external conditions. At present, only silicon and germanium have good performance and are widely used, while selenium is applied in the fields of electronic lighting and optoelectronics. Silicon is widely used in the semiconductor industry, mainly influenced by silicon dioxide, which can form masks in device fabrication, improve the stability of semiconductor devices, and facilitate automated industrial production.