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What is doping in the context of semiconductors?
What is doping in the context of semiconductors?
What happens to the resistivity of a semiconductor as its temperature rises?
What happens to the resistivity of a semiconductor as its temperature rises?
Which component is NOT based on the behavior of charge carriers at semiconductor junctions?
Which component is NOT based on the behavior of charge carriers at semiconductor junctions?
Which element is the second-most common semiconductor after silicon?
Which element is the second-most common semiconductor after silicon?
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What is the primary use of silicon in electronics?
What is the primary use of silicon in electronics?
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What type of chemical bond results from the electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions?
What type of chemical bond results from the electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions?
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What stabilizes the paired nuclei in chemical bonding?
What stabilizes the paired nuclei in chemical bonding?
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Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?
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What are 'weak bonds' or 'secondary bonds' primarily characterized by?
What are 'weak bonds' or 'secondary bonds' primarily characterized by?
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What force balances the optimal distance between bonded nuclei in chemical bonding?
What force balances the optimal distance between bonded nuclei in chemical bonding?
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Study Notes
Semiconductor Properties
- A semiconductor has an electrical conductivity value between a conductor and an insulator.
- Its resistivity decreases as its temperature rises, unlike metals.
- Its conducting properties can be altered by introducing impurities ("doping") into the crystal structure.
Semiconductor Junction
- A semiconductor junction is created when two differently doped regions exist in the same crystal.
- The behavior of charge carriers (electrons, ions, and electron holes) at these junctions is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics.
Examples of Semiconductors
- Silicon is a critical element for fabricating most semiconductors.
- Gallium arsenide is the second-most common semiconductor and is used in:
- Laser diodes
- Solar cells
- Microwave-frequency integrated circuits
- Others
- Other examples of semiconductors include germanium and elements near the "metalloid staircase" on the periodic table.
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Test your knowledge of semiconductors with this quiz! Explore the unique electrical conductivity and resistivity characteristics of semiconductor materials, as well as the effects of temperature and doping on their properties.
