strained silicon
English
Noun
- 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.
Translations
layer of silicon atoms
Further reading
- strained silicon on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
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