Why is silicon used in chips ?

[sgyuanyuan]

why Si?

thanks all!

I learnt a lot from here. From the purpose of wildly using semiconductor to the application of the silicon, the knowledges are all related to the baisc properties of semiconductor. I should make effort on basis of this subject, and put it into practice to digest sufficiently.

 

[Guachuchon]

Re: why Si?

I only knew a few razons for prefer Si instead Ge...

Thanks