Electronics III: Integrated Circuits
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What is an integrated circuit?

A set of electronic circuits on one small flat piece of semiconductor material, typically silicon.

Who proposed the idea of an integrated circuit in 1952?

Geoffrey W. A. Dummer.

Why are discrete circuits replaced by integrated circuits?

Due to space consumption and reliability issues with soldered components.

Which semiconductor material was used in the first IC developed by Jack Kilby?

<p>Germanium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who won the Nobel prize for Physics in the year 2000 for the development of IC?

<p>Jack Kilby.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What practical problems did Robert Noyce's IC invention help to resolve?

<p>Many practical problems that Jack Kilby's IC had.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some advantages of using Integrated Circuits (ICs)?

<p>Low cost of production, less time consuming, highly reliable, low power consumption, easy maintenance, and less heat produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some disadvantages of using Integrated Circuits (ICs)?

<p>Some complex ICs may be costly, cannot be repaired due to small components, limited power rating, difficulty in integrating certain components like transformers, sensitivity to mishandling and heat, and challenges in achieving low temperature coefficient and low noise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation in manufacturing high power ICs?

<p>The power rating for most ICs does not exceed 10 watts, making it impossible to manufacture high power ICs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult to repair individual components inside an Integrated Circuit (IC)?

<p>The individual components inside an IC are too small to be repaired individually, leading to the inability to repair ICs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What components cannot be integrated into an Integrated Circuit (IC)?

<p>Components like transformers and inductors cannot be integrated into an IC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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