strained silicon

noun

Definitions

  1. A layer of silicon atoms deposited onto a substrate of silicon germanium constrained to…

    A layer of silicon atoms deposited onto a substrate of silicon germanium constrained to be wider apart than normal; this decreases resistance and increases performance when made into a chip.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for strained silicon. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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