Definition
A solid whose atoms are arranged in a repeating, ordered three-dimensional lattice over long distances; semiconductor substrates are typically manufactured as highly controlled single crystals.
Application
Used as the structural basis for semiconductor wafers because crystal orientation, defects, impurity content and lattice quality strongly affect device fabrication and electrical behavior.
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Crystalline solid; semiconductor crystal
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