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What is the primary characteristic of an n-type semiconductor?
What is the primary characteristic of an n-type semiconductor?
What role do pentavalent impurities play in n-type semiconductors?
What role do pentavalent impurities play in n-type semiconductors?
Which of the following is an example of a pentavalent impurity that can create an n-type semiconductor?
Which of the following is an example of a pentavalent impurity that can create an n-type semiconductor?
What happens to the 5th valence electron from an arsenic atom when added to silicon?
What happens to the 5th valence electron from an arsenic atom when added to silicon?
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What term is used to describe the impurities that create n-type semiconductors?
What term is used to describe the impurities that create n-type semiconductors?
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In energy band diagrams, where do free electrons reside in an n-type semiconductor?
In energy band diagrams, where do free electrons reside in an n-type semiconductor?
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How does the addition of arsenic affect the electronic structure of silicon?
How does the addition of arsenic affect the electronic structure of silicon?
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What is the most significant effect of adding pentavalent impurities to pure silicon?
What is the most significant effect of adding pentavalent impurities to pure silicon?
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What happens to the unbonded valence electrons of pentavalent impurities at room temperature?
What happens to the unbonded valence electrons of pentavalent impurities at room temperature?
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Where is the donor energy level (ED) located in relation to the conduction band (Ec)?
Where is the donor energy level (ED) located in relation to the conduction band (Ec)?
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What effect does a large number of free electrons have on the Fermi level in n-type semiconductors?
What effect does a large number of free electrons have on the Fermi level in n-type semiconductors?
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What occurs when an acceptor impurity is added to an intrinsic semiconductor?
What occurs when an acceptor impurity is added to an intrinsic semiconductor?
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Where is the acceptor energy level (EA) located in relation to the valence band energy level (Ev)?
Where is the acceptor energy level (EA) located in relation to the valence band energy level (Ev)?
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What is the primary role of acceptor impurities in semiconductors?
What is the primary role of acceptor impurities in semiconductors?
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In an n-type semiconductor, what happens to the free electrons when they occupy energy levels towards the conduction band?
In an n-type semiconductor, what happens to the free electrons when they occupy energy levels towards the conduction band?
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What does a shift in the Fermi level towards the conduction band imply for an n-type semiconductor?
What does a shift in the Fermi level towards the conduction band imply for an n-type semiconductor?
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What does the polarity of Hall voltage indicate in semiconductors?
What does the polarity of Hall voltage indicate in semiconductors?
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Which of the following is NOT an application of the Hall effect?
Which of the following is NOT an application of the Hall effect?
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How long does an electron exist in the free state on average before recombination?
How long does an electron exist in the free state on average before recombination?
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What is a p-n junction commonly referred to as?
What is a p-n junction commonly referred to as?
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What happens when free electrons from the n-type semiconductor diffuse to the p-type side?
What happens when free electrons from the n-type semiconductor diffuse to the p-type side?
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In a pure semiconductor, what is the relationship between holes and electrons?
In a pure semiconductor, what is the relationship between holes and electrons?
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What is the formula for power input (Pac) in the given context?
What is the formula for power input (Pac) in the given context?
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What is the maximum efficiency of the rectifier when rf is negligible compared to RL?
What is the maximum efficiency of the rectifier when rf is negligible compared to RL?
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What does 'carrier lifetime' refer to in semiconductors?
What does 'carrier lifetime' refer to in semiconductors?
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In finding the rms current (Irms), which of the following is used?
In finding the rms current (Irms), which of the following is used?
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What is the role of thermal agitation in a pure semiconductor?
What is the role of thermal agitation in a pure semiconductor?
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What characteristic defines a bridge rectifier compared to a center tapped full-wave rectifier?
What characteristic defines a bridge rectifier compared to a center tapped full-wave rectifier?
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Which relationship indicates the efficiency (η) of the rectifier in terms of Pac and Pdc?
Which relationship indicates the efficiency (η) of the rectifier in terms of Pac and Pdc?
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What simplification can be made to achieve maximum rectifier efficiency?
What simplification can be made to achieve maximum rectifier efficiency?
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Which statement about the current flowing through the diode is correct?
Which statement about the current flowing through the diode is correct?
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What is the relationship between I_m and I_rms as derived from the calculations?
What is the relationship between I_m and I_rms as derived from the calculations?
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What is the peak-inverse voltage of a p-n junction?
What is the peak-inverse voltage of a p-n junction?
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What occurs when the reverse voltage across a diode exceeds its peak-inverse voltage?
What occurs when the reverse voltage across a diode exceeds its peak-inverse voltage?
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What is the maximum forward current in the context of a p-n junction?
What is the maximum forward current in the context of a p-n junction?
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In a half-wave rectifier, what is the role of the transformer?
In a half-wave rectifier, what is the role of the transformer?
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What happens during the positive half cycle of a half-wave rectifier?
What happens during the positive half cycle of a half-wave rectifier?
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What is meant by maximum power rating in a p-n junction?
What is meant by maximum power rating in a p-n junction?
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Which of the following statements about rectifiers is true?
Which of the following statements about rectifiers is true?
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Which waveform best represents the output from a half-wave rectifier?
Which waveform best represents the output from a half-wave rectifier?
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Study Notes
n-Type Semiconductor
- n-Type semiconductors are formed by adding pentavalent impurities to a pure semiconductor.
- Common pentavalent impurities include Arsenic, Antimony, and Phosphorus, known as donor impurities because they provide free electrons.
- Silicon, with 4 valence electrons, bonds with a pentavalent impurity's 4 valence electrons, leaving one free electron from the impurity.
- At room temperature, most free electrons become available for conduction by jumping into the conduction band.
- The donor energy level (ED) is just below the conduction band (Ec), influencing the Fermi level (Ef) to shift upward towards the conduction band.
p-Type Semiconductor
- p-Type semiconductors are created by adding acceptor impurities to intrinsic semiconductors.
- Acceptor energy levels (EA) are close to the valence band (Ev), allowing valence band electrons to create holes in the valence band.
- The Fermi level (Ef) is situated between the valence band and the acceptor energy level, indicating the presence of holes.
Hall Effect Applications
- The Hall effect is used to determine various semiconductor properties: carrier concentration, conductivity, mobility, charge density, and charge sign.
- It serves as a magnetic field meter and assesses carrier lifetime (τ), which varies for holes (τp) and electrons (τn).
- Carrier lifetime signifies the average existence duration of charge carriers before recombination.
Semiconductor Diode
- A p-n junction forms when p-type and n-type semiconductors contact, creating a depletion region between them.
- Free electrons from the n-type diffuse to the p-type, while holes migrate from p-type to n-type.
- If reverse voltage exceeds the junction's peak-inverse voltage, damage occurs due to overheating.
- The maximum forward current rating is vital to prevent junction destruction from excessive current.
Rectifiers
- Rectifiers convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) and are classified into half-wave and full-wave rectifiers.
Half-Wave Rectifier
- Designed to rectify the positive half-cycle of an AC signal, using a transformer to step down voltage for safety.
- The diode allows current to pass and convert it to pulsating DC across a load resistor.
- Maximum rectifier efficiency is approximately 40.6%, defined in terms of load resistance (RL) and forward resistance (rf).
Full-Wave Rectifier
- Full-wave rectifiers are categorized into center-tapped and bridge rectifiers, allowing current flow during both halves of the AC cycle.
- Efficiency is higher than half-wave due to better utilization of the input AC signal.
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