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What is the behavior of resistivity in a semiconductor as its temperature rises?
What is the behavior of resistivity in a semiconductor as its temperature rises?
- It falls (correct)
- It becomes infinite
- It rises
- It remains constant
What effect does introducing impurities into the crystal structure of a semiconductor have on its conducting properties?
What effect does introducing impurities into the crystal structure of a semiconductor have on its conducting properties?
- It increases resistivity
- It has no effect on conductivity
- It decreases conductivity
- It alters the conducting properties in useful ways (correct)
What is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics?
What is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics?
- Temperature-dependent resistivity
- Conduction properties of metals
- Introduction of impurities into the crystal structure
- Behavior of charge carriers at semiconductor junctions (correct)
Which material is the second-most common semiconductor after silicon and is used in laser diodes, solar cells, and microwave-frequency integrated circuits?
Which material is the second-most common semiconductor after silicon and is used in laser diodes, solar cells, and microwave-frequency integrated circuits?
Where do semiconductors like gallium arsenide and silicon lie on the periodic table in relation to the 'metalloid staircase'?
Where do semiconductors like gallium arsenide and silicon lie on the periodic table in relation to the 'metalloid staircase'?
What type of conductivity does a semiconductor exhibit?
What type of conductivity does a semiconductor exhibit?
How is the resistivity of a semiconductor affected by temperature?
How is the resistivity of a semiconductor affected by temperature?
What is the basis of creating semiconductor junctions?
What is the basis of creating semiconductor junctions?
What are some examples of semiconductors mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of semiconductors mentioned in the text?
What is the second-most common semiconductor after silicon?
What is the second-most common semiconductor after silicon?
Study Notes
Semiconductor Behavior and Properties
- Resistivity in semiconductors decreases as temperature rises due to increased thermal energy allowing more charge carriers to cross the energy gap.
- Introducing impurities, known as doping, modifies the crystal structure to increase charge carrier density, enhancing conductivity.
- Semiconductors exhibit intrinsic and extrinsic conductivity, with the latter being affected by the type and level of doping.
Key Materials in Electronics
- Diodes and transistors, essential in modern electronics, are based on semiconductor junctions formed by p-n junctions that allow control of electrical flow.
- Gallium arsenide (GaAs) is the second-most common semiconductor after silicon, utilized in laser diodes, solar cells, and microwave-frequency integrated circuits.
Periodic Table Placement
- Semiconductors like gallium arsenide and silicon are located near the metalloid staircase on the periodic table, indicating their semi-conductive properties.
Conductivity and Resistivity
- Semiconductors exhibit non-metallic conductivity, characterized by a variable resistivity that significantly changes with temperature and impurity levels.
- The resistivity of a semiconductor decreases with an increase in temperature, transitioning more electrons to the conduction band.
Examples and Applications
- Examples of semiconductors include silicon, gallium arsenide, and germanium, each with specific uses in various electronic applications.
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Semiconductor Basics Quiz: Test your knowledge of semiconductor properties, conductivity, resistivity, and doping techniques. Explore the fundamental concepts of semiconductor materials and their applications in electronic devices.
