Question

The set of elements that are used in the fabrication of transistors is:

• A. Si, Ge, Ga
• B. B, Al, Ga
• C. In, Si, Al
• D. Si, Ga, As

Hint:

Transistor materials fall into two main categories: elemental semiconductors from Group 14 (like Si and Ge) and compound semiconductors, most commonly from Groups 13 and 15 (like GaAs and InP). Look for options that represent these categories.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Transistors are fundamental components of modern electronics and are made from semiconductor materials.
Let's analyze the elements in the options:
The most common semiconductor material is Silicon (Si), which is a Group 14 element. Germanium (Ge), also from Group 14, is another important elemental semiconductor.
In addition to elemental semiconductors, compound semiconductors are widely used. These are typically formed from a combination of Group 13 and Group 15 elements. A very important example is Gallium Arsenide (GaAs).
Now let's look at the options:
(A) Si, Ge, Ga: Contains two elemental semiconductors and a Group 13 element. Plausible.
(B) B, Al, Ga: These are all Group 13 elements, typically used as p-type dopants. You cannot fabricate a transistor using only these.
(C) In, Si, Al: Contains one elemental semiconductor and two Group 13 elements (dopants). Plausible, but less representative.
(D) Si, Ga, As: This set is the most representative. It includes the most important elemental semiconductor (Si) and the elements that form the most important compound semiconductor, Gallium Arsenide (GaAs). Therefore, Silicon, Gallium, and Arsenic are all critically important elements used in transistor fabrication.
Given the choices, this set best represents the range of materials used.