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← ScienceWhich outcome results when high-energy neutron radiation damages the silicon crystal lattice in a microprocessor?
A)Reduction of the transistor switching speed
B)Increased thermal conductivity of silicon
C)Enhanced electron-hole recombination rate✓
D)Boost in maximum clock frequency
💡 Explanation
Increased electron-hole recombination occurs because lattice displacement creates energy states within the band gap. This process promotes recombination and reduces carrier lifetimes, therefore lowering efficiency rather than improving processor performance because of increased defect density.
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