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Review: The use of Si1–xGex in microelectronics production is appealing not only because it is compatible with existing industrial technology used for the production of silicon-based microelectronics, but also because the induced strain caused by insertion of a layer of Si1–xGex(see Figure) can significantly improve their performance. The production and properties of these new materials are reviewed.
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