(a) What is an intrinsic semiconductor?
(b) Distinguish between the p-type and n-type semi-conductors.
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Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
(a) An intrinsic semiconductor contains equal number of free electrons and holes.
(b)
p— TYPE
n - TYPE
i
The majority carrier of electricity is holes.
The majority carrier of electricity is electron.
ii
Carries a net positive charge
Carries a net negative charge
iii
The impurity is trivalent
The impurity is pentavalent.
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