Difference Between Semiconductor and Superconductors

Semiconductor

Superconductor

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The main difference between them is their conductivity

Semiconductor

Superconductor

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Versus

intermediate electrical conductivity between that of conductors and insulators

zero electrical resistance and can conduct electricity with perfect efficiency.

Semiconductor

Superconductor

between 0.25 to 2.5eV

Above 2.5eV

Band Gap

Semiconductor

Superconductor

It can only handle fixed level of current.

It can withstand very high value of current.

Current Rating

Semiconductor

Superconductor

Si, Ge, Se, Tellurium, GaAs

Al,uminium, Niobium, Magnesium diborate

Exapmles

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