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ECE · Q152

Electronic Devices And Circuits

Engineering and GATE · ECE · question 152

Q152

Why is silicon dioxide (SiO2) layer used in ICs?

A.
To protect the surface of the chip from external contaminants and to allow for selective formation of the n and p regions by diffusion
Answer
B.
because it facilitates the penetration of the desired impurity by diffusion
C.
To control the concentration of the diffused impurities by diffusion
D.
Because of its high heat conduction

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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