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What is a semiconductor?
What is a semiconductor?
A material with electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator, whose resistivity decreases as temperature rises and can be altered by introducing impurities.
How are the conducting properties of a semiconductor altered?
How are the conducting properties of a semiconductor altered?
By introducing impurities (doping) into the crystal structure.
What is created when two differently doped regions exist in the same crystal?
What is created when two differently doped regions exist in the same crystal?
A semiconductor junction.
What is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics?
What is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics?
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Name three examples of semiconductors mentioned in the text.
Name three examples of semiconductors mentioned in the text.
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