Semiconductor Essentials

A material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, whose resistivity falls as its temperature rises.

By introducing impurities ('doping') into the crystal structure.

A semiconductor junction.

<p>The behavior of charge carriers at semiconductor junctions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Silicon and gallium arsenide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The resistivity of a semiconductor falls as its temperature rises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conducting properties of a semiconductor may be altered by introducing impurities ('doping') into the crystal structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The behavior of charge carriers at semiconductor junctions includes electrons, ions, and electron holes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gallium arsenide is used in laser diodes, solar cells, microwave-frequency integrated circuits, and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Silicon is a critical element for fabricating most semiconductors due to its widespread use and abundance.</p> Signup and view all the answers