Practice Extrinsic Semiconductors - 1.5 | 1. Introduction to Semiconductor Physics | Electronic Devices 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an extrinsic semiconductor?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how impurities affect conductivity.

Question 2

Easy

Name a donor impurity used in n-type semiconductors.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It has five valence electrons.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of semiconductor is created when phosphorus is added to silicon?

  • N-Type
  • P-Type
  • Intrinsic

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which charge carriers are dominant.

Question 2

True or False: In a p-type semiconductor, electrons are the majority carriers.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what 'p-type' implies about charge carriers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If you have a silicon crystal doped with both phosphorus and boron, how would you analyze its electrical characteristics? What challenges might arise?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the implications of mixed doping types.

Question 2

Explain how temperature affects the conductivity of extrinsic semiconductors differently from intrinsic semiconductors.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how impurities influence thermal behavior.

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