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← ScienceWhich impact on integrated circuit performance results when thermal gradients drastically alter semiconductor crystal lattice parameters?
A)Decreased channel carrier mobility✓
B)Increased frequency switching ability
C)Enhanced Zener tunneling probability
D)Reduced gate oxide tunneling current
💡 Explanation
Decreased channel carrier mobility occurs because lattice parameter changes modify the band structure and introduce phonon scattering hindering electron transport: this is the electron-phonon interaction. Therefore mobility drops, rather than switching speed increasing, because mobility affects transistor drive strength.
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