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E6E01
Why is gallium arsenide (GaAs) useful for semiconductor devices operating at UHF and higher frequencies?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. Higher electron mobility
Electrons move faster through gallium arsenide than through silicon. Higher electron mobility allows faster operation and lower noise at UHF and microwave frequencies.
Tip: GaAs: fast electrons, high frequency.