Si0.458Ge0.542
semiconductor· Si0.458Ge0.542
Si₀.₄₅₈Ge₀.₅₄₂ is a silicon-germanium (SiGe) alloy with nearly equal concentrations of silicon and germanium, belonging to the group IV semiconductor family. This composition sits near the midpoint of the SiGe system and is engineered for optoelectronic and high-frequency applications where tuned bandgap and lattice properties are critical. SiGe alloys are valued in industry for their compatibility with existing silicon processing infrastructure while offering superior carrier mobility and reduced bandgap compared to pure silicon, making them the material of choice for next-generation integrated circuits, heterojunction bipolar transistors, and infrared detectors.
heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs)high-frequency integrated circuitsinfrared photodetectorsfiber-optic receiversRF/microwave amplifiersspace and defense electronics
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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