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प्रश्न
What is a semiconductor?
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उत्तर
The solids whose conductivity lies between those of metals and insulators are called semiconductors. The conductivity of semiconductors usually lies in the range of 10−6 to 104 ohm−1 m−1. The conductivity of semiconductors is mainly determined by the impurities and defects.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe the two main types of semiconductors and contrast their conduction mechanism.
Classify each of the following as being either a p-type or a n-type semiconductor:
- Ge doped with In
- B doped with Si
Explain the following with suitable examples:
12-16 group compounds
What type of semiconductor is obtained when
Ge is doped with In?
What type of semiconductor is obtained when
Si is doped with P?
Solids with conductivities ranging from 104 to 107 ohm-1 m-1 are ____________.
Semiconductors have conductivity (in ohm-1 m-1) in the range of ____________.
The process by which impurity is introduced in semiconductors to enhance its conductivity is known as ____________.
Electrical conductivity of semiconductors increases with increase in ____________.
Which kind of defects are introduced by doping?
Silicon doped with electron-rich impurity forms ______.
Which of the following statements are true about semiconductors?
(i) Silicon doped with electron-rich impurity is a p-type semiconductor.
(ii) Silicon doped with an electron-rich impurity is an n-type semiconductor.
(iii) Delocalised electrons increase the conductivity of doped silicon.
(iv) An electron vacancy increases the conductivity of n-type semiconductor.
Why are solids incompressible?
Why does the electrical conductivity of semiconductors increase with rise in temperature?
Assertion: Semiconductors are solids with conductivities in the intermediate range from 10–6 – 104 ohm–1m–1.
Reason: Intermediate conductivity in semiconductor is due to partially filled valence band.
