Definitions
- Describing materials that have electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. - Referring to materials used in electronic devices such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits. - Talking about the ability of a material to conduct electricity under certain conditions but not others.
- Describing materials that resist the flow of electric current. - Referring to materials used in resistors, which are electronic components that limit the flow of current. - Talking about the ability of a material to impede the flow of electricity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both terms relate to the electrical properties of materials.
- 2Both terms are used in the field of electronics.
- 3Both terms describe the ability of a material to impede the flow of electricity.
- 4Both terms are important for designing and building electronic devices.
- 5Both terms involve the use of specialized materials.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Semiconducting materials allow for controlled flow of electricity, while resistive materials impede the flow of electricity.
- 2Applications: Semiconducting materials are used in electronic devices such as transistors and diodes, while resistive materials are used in resistors.
- 3Properties: Semiconducting materials have a specific range of electrical conductivity, while resistive materials have a specific resistance value.
- 4Behavior: Semiconducting materials can switch between conducting and non-conducting states, while resistive materials maintain a constant level of resistance.
- 5Usage: Semiconducting is a more specialized term used mainly in the field of electronics, while resistive is a more general term used in various fields including electronics, physics, and engineering.
Remember this!
Semiconducting and resistive are both terms used in the field of electronics to describe the electrical properties of materials. However, the difference between them lies in their function, applications, properties, behavior, and usage. Semiconducting materials allow for controlled flow of electricity and are used in electronic devices such as transistors and diodes, while resistive materials impede the flow of electricity and are used in resistors.
