Integrated Circuits: Introduction and Basics

They have five outer shell electrons.

It becomes a 'carrier' for current and is free to move around the wafer.

n-type semiconductor

<p>An incomplete bond, or 'hole', is formed with one of the silicon atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It behaves like an electron, but with an opposite charge (+).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>p-type semiconductor</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To increase its conductivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is close to silicon in column V and has a similar atomic structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases the conductivity of the silicon wafer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>n-type has excess electrons, while p-type has excess 'holes' (positive charge carriers).</p> Signup and view all the answers