Semiconductors
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Physics
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Semiconductors are materials that have revolutionized modern technology, from mobile phones to space stations. This chapter explores the electrical properties of materials, focusing on semiconductors whose conductivity lies between conductors and insulators. We examine how semiconductors work at the
Key Concepts
Materials are classified into three categories
Materials are classified into three categories based on electrical conductivity: Conductors (metals) with high conductivity (~10^7 S/m), insulators wi
In solids
In solids, atomic energy levels broaden into energy bands due to interaction between atoms. The valence band contains electrons bound to atoms, the co
Pure semiconductors like silicon and germanium
Pure semiconductors like silicon and germanium where electrical conduction occurs due to thermally generated electron-hole pairs. At room temperature,
Semiconductors doped with pentavalent impurities (P
Semiconductors doped with pentavalent impurities (P, As, Sb) that donate extra electrons. Each donor atom contributes one free electron, making electr
Semiconductors doped with trivalent impurities (B
Semiconductors doped with trivalent impurities (B, Al, In) that accept electrons, creating holes. Each acceptor atom creates one hole, making holes th
Learning Objectives
- Understand the classification of materials based on electrical conductivity
- Learn the band theory of solids and energy gap concept
- Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors
- Analyze n-type and p-type semiconductors and their charge carriers
- Comprehend the formation and properties of p-n junctions
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