Electronic 1 Dr. M.H.Moradi

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Electronic 1 Dr. M.H.Moradi"

Transcription

1 1 ه دی زیک ایБR قد Electronic 1 Dr. M.H.Moradi 2

2 . ه دها حا ل ی یانا ل رونو ه ند. : P-N 3 د لوه ه دها ) (

3 وا د عا ق دیو ه دی. ). (...( E G ) ( ) 5 5/ Ω.cm K.... 6

4 Element Properties Conductor Easily can conduct electrical current Least electron valence on the atom-loosely bounded Insulator Does not conduct electrical current under normal condition Most are compounds Lots of electron exist on the valence shell-tightly bounded Semiconductor Element that is neither a conductor nor an insulator but lies between the two element A material that is between conductors and insulators in its ability to conduct electrical current Easily affected by temperature and light energy Most of them have 4 electron valence on the valence shells-bounded in intermediate strength A semiconductor is a material whose resistance depends strongly on the applied voltage and temperature. σ Conductivity : σ metals ~10 10 /Ω-cm S/C σ insulators ~ /Ω-cm The conductivity (σ) of a semiconductor (S/C) lies between these two extreme cases.

5 9 Elemental: C, Si and Ge Binary: GaAs, InP, SiC, ZnO, etc. Ternary: AlGaAs, InGaAs, etc.

6 Semiconductor 3 most used semiconductors: carbon (C), silicon (Si) and germanium (Ge) Carbon Silicon Germanium يي ون ی.. Figure 3.40 Two-dimensional representation of the silicon crystal. The circles represent the inner core of silicon atoms, with +4 indicating its positive charge of +4q, which is neutralized by the charge of the four valence electrons. Observe how the covalent bonds are formed by sharing of the valence electrons. At 0 K, all bonds are intact and no free electrons are available for current conduction..

7 Energy band diagram for a pure (intrinsic) silicon crystal with unexcited atoms. There are no electrons in the conduction band (at 0 Kelvin). Silicon energy gaps and levels. 1.8 ev 0.7 ev = 1.1 ev 14

8 Covalent bonds Figure 3.41 At room temperature, some of the covalent bonds are broken by thermal ionization. Each broken bond gives rise to a free electron and a hole, both of which become available for current conduction. هوا ل رون ( )....!...

9 Creation of electron-hole pair At room temperature. Creation of electron-hole pair Electron-hole pairs in a silicon crystal. Free electrons are being generated continuously while some recombine with holes.

10 Hole current in intrinsic silicon. 20

11 ويدوТR ب. : : n i : 1cm 3 of silicon weighs 2.3 gram and so contains : = atoms Resistance - temperature relationship for a conductor and a semiconductor 22

12 23 ش( Drift ) )ورا Diffusion ار( ی دیده : :(Diffusion) ()...

13 ثا ی از دیده وذ.. x : q بار الکتريکی الکترون Dp مقداری است ثابت Jpدانسيته جريان رابطه مشابه برای جريان الکترون Figure 3.42 A bar of intrinsic silicon (a) in which the hole concentration profile shown in (b) has been created along the x-axis by some unspecified mechanism. ش( drift ) دیدهرا... E µ p..

14 یانرا ش p E n. : : اودن خا ی ه دی.. p-type n-type. n. 5 E.g. Phosphorus (P), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb)

15 Figure 3.43 A silicon crystal doped by a pentavalent element. Each dopant atom donates a free electron and is thus called a donor. The doped semiconductor becomes n type. اودن خا ی ه دی n. (Doner) ND : Commonly used doping elements Trivalent Impurities (p-type) Aluminum (Al) Gallium (Ga) Boron (B) Indium (In) Pentavalent Impurities (n-type) Phosphorus (P) Arsenic (As) Antimony (Sb) Bismuth (Bi) (Acceptor impurities) (Donor impurities) 30

16 : :. Conductivity of n-type material is increased due to more free-electrons. E.g: B, Al, Ga, In وعp ه دی Figure 3.44 A silicon crystal doped with a trivalent impurity. Each dopant atom gives rise to a hole, and the semiconductor becomes p type : :

17 p-type material and its energy diagram. Conductivity of p-type material is increased due to more holes in valence band. 33 Doping Density 1 impurity atom per 10 5 to 10 8 Si atoms and about Si atoms/cm to impurity atom/cm 3 (much more than heatrupture electrons) Advantages of doped semiconductors: Able to tune conductivity by choice of doping fraction At the rate 1 donor atom per 10 8 Si atoms, the conductivity at 30 C is multiplied by a factor of 24,100. Conductivity in doping semiconductor is less dependent on temperature. Able to choose majority carrier (electron or hole) Able to vary doping fraction and/ or majority carrier within piece of semiconductor 34

18 زیکد ود pn. n p. Figure 3.39 Simplified physical structure of the junction diode. (Actual geometries are given in Appendix A.) pnد حا دار باز Figure 3.45 (a) The pn junction with no applied voltage (open-circuited terminals). (b) The potential distribution along an axis perpendicular to the junction. n p n p p. n p n.. I D

19 pn-junction initial energy levels. Energy Energy (a) (b) 37 The forming of the depletion layer. Energy Energy 38

20 Depletion Layer Charges. Electric field Total (+) = 21 Total (-) = 20 Net charge = +1 Total (+) = 19 Total (-) = 20 Net charge = PN Junction

21 ه خه n p.... n p. Figure 3.45 (a) The pn junction with no applied voltage (open-circuited terminals). (b) The potential. distribution along an axis perpendicular to the junction. Energy diagrams illustrating the formation of the pn junction and depletion region.

22 قداروتاژه خه : (). Rضه خه A. :

23 م ش ا pnد. p n. (barier). Figure 3.49 The pn junction excited by a constant-current source supplying a current I in the forward direction. The depletion layer narrows and the barrier voltage decreases by V volts, which appears as an external voltage in the forward direction. A forward-biased diode showing the flow of majority carriers and the voltage due to the barrier potential across the depletion region. The depletion region narrows and a voltage drop is produced across the pn junction when the diode is forward-biased.

24 The effect of forward bias. (a) An unbiased pn junction (b) Charge motion at the moment SW1 is closed (c) Conduction increases as the depletion layer becomes narrower (d) Bulk resistance 47 وز حامهای ТЗر ق ده Is.. Figure 3.50 Minority-carrier distribution in a forward-biased pn junction. It is assumed that the p region is more heavily doped than the n region; N A N D.

25 راه یانووتاژد ود. : Forward-bias measurements show general changes in V F and I F as V BIAS is increased.

26 V-I characteristic curve for forward bias. Part (b) illustrates how the dynamic resistance r d decreases as you move up the curve (r d =?V F I F?I F ). kvd T ID = Is e K Is I S =reverse saturation current k=11,600/η (η=1 for Ge and η=2 for Si) T K =T C +273 هدیpn تو تاژ ع وس Is n n. p. p Figure 3.46 The pn junction excited by a constant-current source I in the reverse direction. To avoid breakdown, I is kept smaller than I S. Note that the depletion layer widens and the barrier voltage increases by V R volts, which appears between the terminals as a reverse voltage..

27 The effect of reverse bias. (a) A conducting pn junction (b) A depletion layer forms when there is no current (c) When the bias is reversed, the depletion layer widens as charge carriers move away from the junction 53 Diode capacitance. Insulator Conductor Conductor n p Insulator V R 54

28 دpnه ش ت Is Figure 3.48 The pn junction excited by a reverse-current source I, where I > I S. The junction breaks down, and a voltage V Z, with the polarity indicated, develops across the junction

29 V-I characteristic curve for reverse-biased diode. The complete V-I characteristic curve for a diode.

30 صاتد ودوا ی : 3 - Figure 3.8 The diode i v relationship with some scales expanded and others compressed in order to reveal details. Diode Equation (Accurate Model) VD VT ID = IS e η 1 where ID = diode current, A VD = diode voltage, V (positive, for forward bias) IS = saturation current, A η = emission coefficient kt T VT = thermal voltage = = q 11, where k (Boltzmann constant) = J/ K ( ) ( 1 η 2depending on the material) T (Kelvin) = 273+ T C ;C (degrees Celcius) q (charge of an electron) = C; C (Coulombs) The equation is not valid in the reverse breakdown region. 60

31 ش م ا ه : : ش ع وس ا ه. :.. Is ه ش ت....

32 Actual Diode Characteristics Note the regions for No Bias, Reverse Bias, and Forward Bias conditions. Look closely at the scale for each of these conditions! 63 Comparison of Si and Ge semiconductor diodes Zener region Note that Reverse saturation current is in order of 10nA(10x10-9 ) for Si diode and 1µA(10-6 ) for Ge diode Is temperature effecting this VI characteristics? 64

33 Temperature effects on diode operation. I F (ma) C 25 C 8 6 V 2 I 2 V 1 4 V R T = 25 C I R = 5 A 2 5 I V F (V) T = 35 C I R = 10 A T = 45 C I R = 20 A 20 I R 65 Diode structure and schematic symbol.

34 Forward-bias and reverse-bias connections showing the diode symbol. د ود ایده ا ل : () ().. Figure 3.1 The ideal diode: (a) diode circuit symbol; (b) i v characteristic; (c) equivalent circuit in the reverse direction; (d) equivalent circuit in the forward direction.

35 The ideal model of a diode. The practical model of a diode.

36 ی-ت ه ای هد ود Typical diode packages with terminal identification.

37 DMM diode test on a properly functioning diode. Testing a defective diode.

38 حا ت ازد ود. Figure 3.2 The two modes of operation of ideal diodes and the use of an external circuit to limit the forward current (a) and the reverse voltage (b). چون جريان قطع است کل ولتاژ 10 ولت روی ديود می افتد. Diode part number Peak reverse voltage 1N N N N N N N Diode Maximum ratings. Rating Peak repetitve reverse voltage, V RRM Discussion Maximum allowable reverse voltage. Nonrepetitive peak reverse voltage, V RSM RMS reverse voltage, V R(rms) Maximum allowable value of a single event reverse voltage. (V RSM > V RRM ) V R(rms) = V RRM Average rectified forward current, I 0 Maximum average diode current. Nonrepetitive peak surge current, I FSM Operating and storage junction temperature, T J or T stg Maximum allowable value of forward current surge. (30A for 1N400X) Temperature that diode can withstand. 76

39 Diode electrical characteristics. Maximum forward voltage drop, V F Maximum full-cycle average forward voltage drop, V F(AV) Maximum reverse current, I R Maximum value that V F will ever reach. Maximum average forward voltage. Usually given at various temperature. The rating is valid for all reverse dc voltage below V RRM. Maximum full-cycle average Maximum average value of I R. reverse current, I R(AV) 77 Mathematical expression of a Diode kv D kv D T = K T I K D IS e IS IS e Assume I S = 10 fa = 10 x Amp ( f = femto = ) and that at room temperature (see page 21 ) ( T K / k ) = 26 mv Then forward curve of the diode can be written as V D = 26mV I I 10fA e V = 26mVlog D D D e 10fA Diode drop V D

40 ( ) [ ] D D D d D D D D k D D d k k S D D k S D k S k S k S D D D d D D d S D I mv I. I. r di dv I. I T k dv di r ), ( equation From., T k T e, temperatur room at Si) and Ge both for (,, k ) ( I I I T k I I T k I T k e I T k e I dv d I dv d r di dv r curve diode of Slope e I I T k kv D T k kv D T k kv D = = = = = = = = = = + = = η = η = >> + = + = = = = = Diode resistance r d Resistance levels of a Diode

41 Diode characteristic Ι d Q pt Tangent line v D 81 Average AC Resistance r av Vd = (point to point) Id AC resistance can be determined by picking 2 points on the characteristic curve developed for a particular circuit. 82

42 دل ينال وچک dc. ac Ĥ. Figure 3.17 Development of the diode small-signal model. Note that the numerical values shown are for a diode with n = 2.

43 ا ز داراتد ودی: ا زد ق VDD. : در اين دومعادله دو مجهول وجود دارد که به دوطريق گرافيکی و تکراری قابل حل است. ا ز ا ي ی دلما ی. -. محل تلاقی نقطه کار ناميده ميشود و خط رسم شده خط بار ناميده ميشود. Figure 3.11 Graphical analysis of the circuit in Fig using the exponential diode model.

44 9/14/2010 Load Line Analysis Determine ID, VD & VR E = VD + VR = VD + I D R For VD = 0, E = 0 + I D R Circuit for load line analysis =8 = ma R 0.33k I D = 0, E = VD + (0) R ID = E For VD = E = 8 V The load-line analysis becomes: From the analysis: VDQ = VD H 0.9 V IDQ = ID H 21.5 ma V R = I D R = (21.5 m )(0.33 k ) = V

45 ل روش ت ار. : R=1K E= V DD =5v 1mA 0.7. VD ID 0.1v پا خ : Vd=0.7 : : :

46 Example: Calculate V D and I D in the following figure Hint:- use iteration method with the diode equation I V (mv) 26mVln D D = 10fA I V 26mVlog D D = e (1) 10fA 20 V I D D= (2) 0.5k andsolving equation(1) and (2)byiterationmethodwehave 1. Take V D =0.7V use eqn(2) find I D =38.6mA 2. substitute I D =38.6mA in eqn(1) find V D =0.753V V D (V) I D (ma) Take V D =0.753V use eqn(2) find I D =38.494mA 4. substitute I D =38.494mA in eqn(1) find V D =0.753V 5. Take V D =0.753V use eqn(2) find I D =38.494mA Converge at V D =0.753V and I D =38.494mA Answer 91 ا ز ر... 1/r D.

47 ی هد ود : : Figure 3.13 Piecewise-linear model of the diode forward characteristic and its equivalent circuit representation. ثال. : Figure 3.14 The circuit of Fig with the diode replaced with its piecewise-linear model of Fig

48 وتاژ دلا :. V=0.7. Figure 3.15 Development of the constant-voltage-drop model of the diode forward characteristics. A vertical straight line (B) is used to approximate the fast-rising exponential. Observe that this simple model predicts V D to within ±0.1 V over the current range of 0.1 ma to 10 ma. ثال. Figure 3.16 The constant-voltage-drop model of the diode forward characteristics and its equivalent-circuit representation.

49 Example: Use approximate method to solve V D and I D for the given diode circuit, (a) if it is a Si diode, (b) if it is a Ge diode, (c) if it is an ideal diode (a) Si diode VD = 0.7V 10 V I D D= = = = 9.3mA Ans 1k 1k 1k (b) Ge diode VD = 0.3V 10 V I D D= = = = 9.7mA Ans 1k 1k 1k (c) Ideal diode VD = 0V 10 V 10 0 I D D= = = 10mA Ans 1k 1k 97 Example: Find V o and I R for the given diode circuits = I R 5.6k I R = = 1.96mA 5.6k V o = I R 5.6k = 1.96mA 5.6k = 10.97V orv o = = 11V D 2 isreverse -biased I R = 0mA ThenV o = I R 5.6k = 0 5.6k = 0V 12 = V D1 + V D2 + V o = 0 + V D2 + 0 V D2 = 12V Ans Because there is no current through the diode, voltage drop of the diode D 1 is zero

50 خلا : : : n= nv. T. r = -6 d I D 99 ivه ن یکدار : ( E). v i. v i 10 0

51 ... ( ) ivه یک با نا ن دار... iv.. کم شيب مشخصه iبرحسب v معادل زياد شدن مقاومت ورودي است: 10 2

52 اضافه شدن شدن شيب مشخصه iبرحسب v معادل کم شدن مقاومت ورودي است: ترآيب سري منبع مقاومت و ديود ). (. ). ( اواعدود. (LED ). 10 4

53 د ود زR... Common Zener Voltages: 1.8V to 200V Figure 3.20 Circuit symbol for a zener diode. Figure 3.21 The diode i v characteristic with the breakdown region shown in some detail. د وده ش ت - Izk mA..

54 دلد ود زRه ش ت : rz. Vz...Vz Vzo. Figure 3.22 Model for the zener diode. Complete-model diode curve. V RZ = I R R Forward operating region Reverse operating region (also called the reverse breakdown region) VF RB = I F 10 8

55 ثال Figure 3.23 (a) Circuit for Example Vo line Regulation. load Regulation 1mA.. 2K, 0.5K Vo Rl پا خ : : : +-1V : Figure 3.23 (b) The circuit with the zener diode replaced with its equivalent circuit model.

56 1mA. 2k : Figure 3.23 (b) The circuit with the zener diode replaced with its equivalent circuit model. : mA R. :. Vzk=6.7 Iz=0.2 R :

57 د ود وردنده( LED ) PN LED. bandgap ) (. LED. In a forward-biased p-n junction, recombination of the holes and electrons requires energy possessed by the unbound free electrons In Si and Ge, most of the energy is dissipated in the form of heat and photons But in other material such as GaAs, the energy generate light but it is invisible for the eye to see (infrared) Other materials that emit light during forward-bias operation Color Construction Forward Voltage Amber Blue Green Orange Red White Yellow AlInGaP GaN GaP GaAsP GaAsP GaN AlInGaP

58 Relative response of the human eye to various colors 10 0 Relative eye response GaN ZnSe GaP:N GaAs.14 p 86 GaAs.35 p 65 GaAs p violet blue green yellow orange red Wavelength in nanometers The materials which are used for important light emitting diodes (LEDs) for each of the different spectral regions. Color Name Wavelength (Nanometers) Semiconductor Composition Infrared 880 GaAlAs/GaAs Ultra Red 660 GaAlAs/GaAlAs Super Red 633 AlGaInP Super Orange 612 AlGaInP Orange 605 GaAsP/GaP Yellow 585 GaAsP/GaP Incandescent White Pale White Cool White 4500K (CT) 6500K (CT) 8000K (CT) InGaN/SiC InGaN/SiC InGaN/SiC Pure Green 555 GaP/GaP Super Blue 470 GaN/SiC Blue Violet 430 GaN/SiC Ultraviolet 395 InGaN/SiC

59 Material Wavelength (µm) Material Wavelength (µm) ZnS ZnO Gan ZnSe CdS ZnTe GaSe CdSe CdTe GaAs InP GaSb InAs Te PbS InSb PbTe PbSe د ود وری( photodiode )......

60 ا وو پ LED..... LED دود خاز ی..... (VCO))

61 دودو ن ی. -.. دودشا ت ی n n P. P

62 .. ( ) n.. Low forward voltage ( V) Suitable for digital switching applications Capable of operating at freq. of 20 GHz and more در ولتاژهاي بالا توان آم مصرف می کند Other Diodes Constant-Current Diodes PIN diodes Current controlled resistance (in forward operation) Used as switches or modulators in UHF and microwave applications Step-recovery diodes Low-picosecond switching time

63 Any Questions?? 12 5

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS SUMMARY

ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS SUMMARY ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS SUMMARY Classification of Materials: Insulator: An insulator is a material that offers a very low level (or negligible) of conductivity when voltage is applied. Eg: Paper,

More information

Chapter 1 Overview of Semiconductor Materials and Physics

Chapter 1 Overview of Semiconductor Materials and Physics Chapter 1 Overview of Semiconductor Materials and Physics Professor Paul K. Chu Conductivity / Resistivity of Insulators, Semiconductors, and Conductors Semiconductor Elements Period II III IV V VI 2 B

More information

Lecture 2. Semiconductor Physics. Sunday 4/10/2015 Semiconductor Physics 1-1

Lecture 2. Semiconductor Physics. Sunday 4/10/2015 Semiconductor Physics 1-1 Lecture 2 Semiconductor Physics Sunday 4/10/2015 Semiconductor Physics 1-1 Outline Intrinsic bond model: electrons and holes Charge carrier generation and recombination Intrinsic semiconductor Doping:

More information

SEMICONDUCTORS. Conductivity lies between conductors and insulators. The flow of charge in a metal results from the

SEMICONDUCTORS. Conductivity lies between conductors and insulators. The flow of charge in a metal results from the SEMICONDUCTORS Conductivity lies between conductors and insulators The flow of charge in a metal results from the movement of electrons Electros are negatively charged particles (q=1.60x10-19 C ) The outermost

More information

ITT Technical Institute ET215 Devices I Unit 1

ITT Technical Institute ET215 Devices I Unit 1 ITT Technical Institute ET215 Devices I Unit 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2, Sections 2.1-2.4 Chapter 1 Basic Concepts of Analog Circuits Recall ET115 & ET145 Ohms Law I = V/R If voltage across a resistor increases

More information

Electro - Principles I

Electro - Principles I Electro - Principles I Page 10-1 Atomic Theory It is necessary to know what goes on at the atomic level of a semiconductor so the characteristics of the semiconductor can be understood. In many cases a

More information

Electronics The basics of semiconductor physics

Electronics The basics of semiconductor physics Electronics The basics of semiconductor physics Prof. Márta Rencz, Gergely Nagy BME DED September 16, 2013 The basic properties of semiconductors Semiconductors conductance is between that of conductors

More information

CLASS 12th. Semiconductors

CLASS 12th. Semiconductors CLASS 12th Semiconductors 01. Distinction Between Metals, Insulators and Semi-Conductors Metals are good conductors of electricity, insulators do not conduct electricity, while the semiconductors have

More information

Electronic Circuits for Mechatronics ELCT 609 Lecture 2: PN Junctions (1)

Electronic Circuits for Mechatronics ELCT 609 Lecture 2: PN Junctions (1) Electronic Circuits for Mechatronics ELCT 609 Lecture 2: PN Junctions (1) Assistant Professor Office: C3.315 E-mail: eman.azab@guc.edu.eg 1 Electronic (Semiconductor) Devices P-N Junctions (Diodes): Physical

More information

Lecture (02) PN Junctions and Diodes

Lecture (02) PN Junctions and Diodes Lecture (02) PN Junctions and Diodes By: Dr. Ahmed ElShafee ١ I Agenda N type, P type semiconductors N Type Semiconductor P Type Semiconductor PN junction Energy Diagrams of the PN Junction and Depletion

More information

Electron Energy, E E = 0. Free electron. 3s Band 2p Band Overlapping energy bands. 3p 3s 2p 2s. 2s Band. Electrons. 1s ATOM SOLID.

Electron Energy, E E = 0. Free electron. 3s Band 2p Band Overlapping energy bands. 3p 3s 2p 2s. 2s Band. Electrons. 1s ATOM SOLID. Electron Energy, E Free electron Vacuum level 3p 3s 2p 2s 2s Band 3s Band 2p Band Overlapping energy bands Electrons E = 0 1s ATOM 1s SOLID In a metal the various energy bands overlap to give a single

More information

Lecture (02) Introduction to Electronics II, PN Junction and Diodes I

Lecture (02) Introduction to Electronics II, PN Junction and Diodes I Lecture (02) Introduction to Electronics II, PN Junction and Diodes I By: Dr. Ahmed ElShafee ١ Agenda Current in semiconductors/conductors N type, P type semiconductors N Type Semiconductor P Type Semiconductor

More information

Diodes. EE223 Digital & Analogue Electronics Derek Molloy 2012/2013.

Diodes. EE223 Digital & Analogue Electronics Derek Molloy 2012/2013. Diodes EE223 Digital & Analogue Electronics Derek Molloy 2012/2013 Derek.Molloy@dcu.ie Diodes: A Semiconductor? Conductors Such as copper, aluminium have a cloud of free electrons weak bound valence electrons

More information

electronics fundamentals

electronics fundamentals electronics fundamentals circuits, devices, and applications THOMAS L. FLOYD DAVID M. BUCHLA Lesson 1: Diodes and Applications Semiconductors Figure 1-1 The Bohr model of an atom showing electrons in orbits

More information

Atoms? All matters on earth made of atoms (made up of elements or combination of elements).

Atoms? All matters on earth made of atoms (made up of elements or combination of elements). Chapter 1 Atoms? All matters on earth made of atoms (made up of elements or combination of elements). Atomic Structure Atom is the smallest particle of an element that can exist in a stable or independent

More information

Introduction to Semiconductor Physics. Prof.P. Ravindran, Department of Physics, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India

Introduction to Semiconductor Physics. Prof.P. Ravindran, Department of Physics, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India Introduction to Semiconductor Physics 1 Prof.P. Ravindran, Department of Physics, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India http://folk.uio.no/ravi/cmp2013 Review of Semiconductor Physics Semiconductor fundamentals

More information

ELECTRONIC I Lecture 1 Introduction to semiconductor. By Asst. Prof Dr. Jassim K. Hmood

ELECTRONIC I Lecture 1 Introduction to semiconductor. By Asst. Prof Dr. Jassim K. Hmood ELECTRONIC I Lecture 1 Introduction to semiconductor By Asst. Prof Dr. Jassim K. Hmood SOLID-STATE ELECTRONIC MATERIALS Electronic materials generally can be divided into three categories: insulators,

More information

Ga and P Atoms to Covalent Solid GaP

Ga and P Atoms to Covalent Solid GaP Ga and P Atoms to Covalent Solid GaP Band Gaps in Binary Group III-V Semiconductors Mixed Semiconductors Affect of replacing some of the As with P in GaAs Band Gap (ev) (nm) GaAs 1.35 919 (IR) GaP 2.24

More information

Engineering 2000 Chapter 8 Semiconductors. ENG2000: R.I. Hornsey Semi: 1

Engineering 2000 Chapter 8 Semiconductors. ENG2000: R.I. Hornsey Semi: 1 Engineering 2000 Chapter 8 Semiconductors ENG2000: R.I. Hornsey Semi: 1 Overview We need to know the electrical properties of Si To do this, we must also draw on some of the physical properties and we

More information

Unit IV Semiconductors Engineering Physics

Unit IV Semiconductors Engineering Physics Introduction A semiconductor is a material that has a resistivity lies between that of a conductor and an insulator. The conductivity of a semiconductor material can be varied under an external electrical

More information

SRI VIDYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY VIRUDHUNAGAR Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

SRI VIDYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY VIRUDHUNAGAR Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering SRI VIDYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY VIRUDHUNAGAR Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering Class/Sem:I ECE/II Question Bank for EC6201-ELECTRONIC DEVICES 1.What do u meant by

More information

Semiconductor Physics fall 2012 problems

Semiconductor Physics fall 2012 problems Semiconductor Physics fall 2012 problems 1. An n-type sample of silicon has a uniform density N D = 10 16 atoms cm -3 of arsenic, and a p-type silicon sample has N A = 10 15 atoms cm -3 of boron. For each

More information

Electronic PRINCIPLES

Electronic PRINCIPLES MALVINO & BATES Electronic PRINCIPLES SEVENTH EDITION Chapter 2 Semiconductors Topics Covered in Chapter 2 Conductors Semiconductors Silicon crystals Intrinsic semiconductors Two types of flow Doping a

More information

EE 446/646 Photovoltaic Devices I. Y. Baghzouz

EE 446/646 Photovoltaic Devices I. Y. Baghzouz EE 446/646 Photovoltaic Devices I Y. Baghzouz What is Photovoltaics? First used in about 1890, the word has two parts: photo, derived from the Greek word for light, volt, relating to electricity pioneer

More information

EE301 Electronics I , Fall

EE301 Electronics I , Fall EE301 Electronics I 2018-2019, Fall 1. Introduction to Microelectronics (1 Week/3 Hrs.) Introduction, Historical Background, Basic Consepts 2. Rewiev of Semiconductors (1 Week/3 Hrs.) Semiconductor materials

More information

Misan University College of Engineering Electrical Engineering Department. Exam: Final semester Date: 17/6/2017

Misan University College of Engineering Electrical Engineering Department. Exam: Final semester Date: 17/6/2017 Misan University College of Engineering Electrical Engineering Department Subject: Electronic I Class: 1 st stage Exam: Final semester Date: 17/6/2017 Examiner: Dr. Baqer. O. TH. Time: 3 hr. Note: Answer

More information

Semiconductors CHAPTER 3. Introduction The pn Junction with an Applied Voltage Intrinsic Semiconductors 136

Semiconductors CHAPTER 3. Introduction The pn Junction with an Applied Voltage Intrinsic Semiconductors 136 CHAPTER 3 Semiconductors Introduction 135 3.1 Intrinsic Semiconductors 136 3.2 Doped Semiconductors 139 3.3 Current Flow in Semiconductors 142 3.4 The pn Junction 148 3.5 The pn Junction with an Applied

More information

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION SEMICONDUCTORS MATERIAL

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION SEMICONDUCTORS MATERIAL Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTORS MATERIAL Objectives Discuss basic structures of atoms Discuss properties of insulators, conductors, and semiconductors Discuss covalent bonding Describe the conductions

More information

KATIHAL FİZİĞİ MNT-510

KATIHAL FİZİĞİ MNT-510 KATIHAL FİZİĞİ MNT-510 YARIİLETKENLER Kaynaklar: Katıhal Fiziği, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Dikici, Seçkin Yayıncılık Katıhal Fiziği, Şakir Aydoğan, Nobel Yayıncılık, Physics for Computer Science Students: With

More information

BASIC ELECTRONICS CONDUCTION IN SEMICONDUCTORS

BASIC ELECTRONICS CONDUCTION IN SEMICONDUCTORS BASIC ELECTRONICS Subject Code: ELN-15/5 IA marks: 5 Hours per week : 04 Exam Hours 03 Total Hrs: 5 Exam Marks: 100 CHAPTER 1 CONDUCTION IN SEMICONDUCTORS Electrons and holes in an intrinsic semiconductors,

More information

Semiconductors. Semiconductors also can collect and generate photons, so they are important in optoelectronic or photonic applications.

Semiconductors. Semiconductors also can collect and generate photons, so they are important in optoelectronic or photonic applications. Semiconductors Semiconducting materials have electrical properties that fall between true conductors, (like metals) which are always highly conducting and insulators (like glass or plastic or common ceramics)

More information

3C3 Analogue Circuits

3C3 Analogue Circuits Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering Trinity College Dublin, 2014 3C3 Analogue Circuits Prof J K Vij jvij@tcd.ie Lecture 1: Introduction/ Semiconductors & Doping 1 Course Outline (subject

More information

EECS143 Microfabrication Technology

EECS143 Microfabrication Technology EECS143 Microfabrication Technology Professor Ali Javey Introduction to Materials Lecture 1 Evolution of Devices Yesterday s Transistor (1947) Today s Transistor (2006) Why Semiconductors? Conductors e.g

More information

Lecture 1. OUTLINE Basic Semiconductor Physics. Reading: Chapter 2.1. Semiconductors Intrinsic (undoped) silicon Doping Carrier concentrations

Lecture 1. OUTLINE Basic Semiconductor Physics. Reading: Chapter 2.1. Semiconductors Intrinsic (undoped) silicon Doping Carrier concentrations Lecture 1 OUTLINE Basic Semiconductor Physics Semiconductors Intrinsic (undoped) silicon Doping Carrier concentrations Reading: Chapter 2.1 EE105 Fall 2007 Lecture 1, Slide 1 What is a Semiconductor? Low

More information

Junction Diodes. Tim Sumner, Imperial College, Rm: 1009, x /18/2006

Junction Diodes. Tim Sumner, Imperial College, Rm: 1009, x /18/2006 Junction Diodes Most elementary solid state junction electronic devices. They conduct in one direction (almost correct). Useful when one converts from AC to DC (rectifier). But today diodes have a wide

More information

Chapter 1 Semiconductor basics

Chapter 1 Semiconductor basics Chapter 1 Semiconductor basics ELEC-H402/CH1: Semiconductor basics 1 Basic semiconductor concepts Semiconductor basics Semiconductors, silicon and hole-electron pair Intrinsic silicon properties Doped

More information

Advantages / Disadvantages of semiconductor detectors

Advantages / Disadvantages of semiconductor detectors Advantages / Disadvantages of semiconductor detectors Semiconductor detectors have a high density (compared to gas detector) large energy loss in a short distance diffusion effect is smaller than in gas

More information

Session 6: Solid State Physics. Diode

Session 6: Solid State Physics. Diode Session 6: Solid State Physics Diode 1 Outline A B C D E F G H I J 2 Definitions / Assumptions Homojunction: the junction is between two regions of the same material Heterojunction: the junction is between

More information

EE143 Fall 2016 Microfabrication Technologies. Evolution of Devices

EE143 Fall 2016 Microfabrication Technologies. Evolution of Devices EE143 Fall 2016 Microfabrication Technologies Prof. Ming C. Wu wu@eecs.berkeley.edu 511 Sutardja Dai Hall (SDH) 1-1 Evolution of Devices Yesterday s Transistor (1947) Today s Transistor (2006) 1-2 1 Why

More information

Determination of properties in semiconductor materials by applying Matlab

Determination of properties in semiconductor materials by applying Matlab Determination of properties in semiconductor materials by applying Matlab Carlos Figueroa. 1, Raúl Riera A. 2 1 Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial. Universidad de Sonora A.P. 5-088, Hermosillo, Sonora.

More information

smal band gap Saturday, April 9, 2011

smal band gap Saturday, April 9, 2011 small band gap upper (conduction) band empty small gap valence band filled 2s 2p 2s 2p hybrid (s+p)band 2p no gap 2s (depend on the crystallographic orientation) extrinsic semiconductor semi-metal electron

More information

ECE 250 Electronic Devices 1. Electronic Device Modeling

ECE 250 Electronic Devices 1. Electronic Device Modeling ECE 250 Electronic Devices 1 ECE 250 Electronic Device Modeling ECE 250 Electronic Devices 2 Introduction to Semiconductor Physics You should really take a semiconductor device physics course. We can only

More information

Diodes. anode. cathode. cut-off. Can be approximated by a piecewise-linear-like characteristic. Lecture 9-1

Diodes. anode. cathode. cut-off. Can be approximated by a piecewise-linear-like characteristic. Lecture 9-1 Diodes mplest nonlinear circuit element Basic operation sets the foundation for Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) Also present in Field Effect Transistors (FETs) Ideal diode characteristic anode cathode

More information

CME 300 Properties of Materials. ANSWERS: Homework 9 November 26, As atoms approach each other in the solid state the quantized energy states:

CME 300 Properties of Materials. ANSWERS: Homework 9 November 26, As atoms approach each other in the solid state the quantized energy states: CME 300 Properties of Materials ANSWERS: Homework 9 November 26, 2011 As atoms approach each other in the solid state the quantized energy states: are split. This splitting is associated with the wave

More information

Semiconductors. SEM and EDAX images of an integrated circuit. SEM EDAX: Si EDAX: Al. Institut für Werkstoffe der ElektrotechnikIWE

Semiconductors. SEM and EDAX images of an integrated circuit. SEM EDAX: Si EDAX: Al. Institut für Werkstoffe der ElektrotechnikIWE SEM and EDAX images of an integrated circuit SEM EDAX: Si EDAX: Al source: [Cal 99 / 605] M&D-.PPT, slide: 1, 12.02.02 Classification semiconductors electronic semiconductors mixed conductors ionic conductors

More information

A semiconductor is an almost insulating material, in which by contamination (doping) positive or negative charge carriers can be introduced.

A semiconductor is an almost insulating material, in which by contamination (doping) positive or negative charge carriers can be introduced. Semiconductor A semiconductor is an almost insulating material, in which by contamination (doping) positive or negative charge carriers can be introduced. Page 2 Semiconductor materials Page 3 Energy levels

More information

EE 5344 Introduction to MEMS CHAPTER 5 Radiation Sensors

EE 5344 Introduction to MEMS CHAPTER 5 Radiation Sensors EE 5344 Introduction to MEMS CHAPTER 5 Radiation Sensors 5. Radiation Microsensors Radiation µ-sensors convert incident radiant signals into standard electrical out put signals. Radiant Signals Classification

More information

Course overview. Me: Dr Luke Wilson. The course: Physics and applications of semiconductors. Office: E17 open door policy

Course overview. Me: Dr Luke Wilson. The course: Physics and applications of semiconductors. Office: E17 open door policy Course overview Me: Dr Luke Wilson Office: E17 open door policy email: luke.wilson@sheffield.ac.uk The course: Physics and applications of semiconductors 10 lectures aim is to allow time for at least one

More information

EECS130 Integrated Circuit Devices

EECS130 Integrated Circuit Devices EECS130 Integrated Circuit Devices Professor Ali Javey 8/30/2007 Semiconductor Fundamentals Lecture 2 Read: Chapters 1 and 2 Last Lecture: Energy Band Diagram Conduction band E c E g Band gap E v Valence

More information

Semiconductor-Detectors

Semiconductor-Detectors Semiconductor-Detectors 1 Motivation ~ 195: Discovery that pn-- junctions can be used to detect particles. Semiconductor detectors used for energy measurements ( Germanium) Since ~ 3 years: Semiconductor

More information

Silicon Detectors in High Energy Physics

Silicon Detectors in High Energy Physics Thomas Bergauer (HEPHY Vienna) IPM Teheran 22 May 2011 Sunday: Schedule Silicon Detectors in Semiconductor Basics (45 ) Detector concepts: Pixels and Strips (45 ) Coffee Break Strip Detector Performance

More information

CEMTool Tutorial. Semiconductor physics

CEMTool Tutorial. Semiconductor physics EMTool Tutorial Semiconductor physics Overview This tutorial is part of the EMWARE series. Each tutorial in this series will teach you a specific topic of common applications by explaining theoretical

More information

Where µ n mobility of -e in C.B. µ p mobility of holes in V.B. And 2

Where µ n mobility of -e in C.B. µ p mobility of holes in V.B. And 2 3.. Intrinsic semiconductors: Unbroken covalent bonds make a low conductivity crystal, and at 0 o k the crystal behaves as an insulator, since no free electrons and holes are available. At room temperature,

More information

Basic cell design. Si cell

Basic cell design. Si cell Basic cell design Si cell 1 Concepts needed to describe photovoltaic device 1. energy bands in semiconductors: from bonds to bands 2. free carriers: holes and electrons, doping 3. electron and hole current:

More information

Electronics EC /2/2012. * In-class exams: 40% 7 th week exam 25% 12 th week exam 15%

Electronics EC /2/2012. * In-class exams: 40% 7 th week exam 25% 12 th week exam 15% Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport Electronics EC 331 Dr. Mohamed Hassan Course Assessment * In-class exams: 40% 7 th week exam 25% 12 th week exam 15% *Tutorial exams and activities:

More information

Semiconductors (Chất1bán1dẫn)

Semiconductors (Chất1bán1dẫn) To describe the properties of n-type and p-type semiconductors and how a pn jun formed To study a diode and the characteristics of diode 1-1 Atomic Structure Atomic1Structure An atom is the smallest particle

More information

n N D n p = n i p N A

n N D n p = n i p N A Summary of electron and hole concentration in semiconductors Intrinsic semiconductor: E G n kt i = pi = N e 2 0 Donor-doped semiconductor: n N D where N D is the concentration of donor impurity Acceptor-doped

More information

Basic Physics of Semiconductors

Basic Physics of Semiconductors Basic Physics of Semiconductors Semiconductor materials and their properties PN-junction diodes Reverse Breakdown EEM 205 Electronics I Dicle University, EEE Dr. Mehmet Siraç ÖZERDEM Semiconductor Physics

More information

Higher Physics. Electricity. Summary Notes. Monitoring and measuring a.c. Current, potential difference, power and resistance

Higher Physics. Electricity. Summary Notes. Monitoring and measuring a.c. Current, potential difference, power and resistance Higher Physics Electricity Summary Notes Monitoring and measuring a.c. Current, potential difference, power and resistance Electrical sources and internal resistance Capacitors Conductors, semiconductors

More information

p-n junction biasing, p-n I-V characteristics, p-n currents Norlaili Mohd. Noh EEE /09

p-n junction biasing, p-n I-V characteristics, p-n currents Norlaili Mohd. Noh EEE /09 CLASS 6&7 p-n junction biasing, p-n I-V characteristics, p-n currents 1 p-n junction biasing Unbiased p-n junction: the potential barrier is 0.7 V for Si and 0.3 V for Ge. Nett current across the p-n junction

More information

Semiconductor physics I. The Crystal Structure of Solids

Semiconductor physics I. The Crystal Structure of Solids Lecture 3 Semiconductor physics I The Crystal Structure of Solids 1 Semiconductor materials Types of solids Space lattices Atomic Bonding Imperfection and doping in SOLIDS 2 Semiconductor Semiconductors

More information

OPTI510R: Photonics. Khanh Kieu College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona Meinel building R.626

OPTI510R: Photonics. Khanh Kieu College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona Meinel building R.626 OPTI510R: Photonics Khanh Kieu College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona kkieu@optics.arizona.edu Meinel building R.626 Announcements Homework #6 is assigned, due May 1 st Final exam May 8, 10:30-12:30pm

More information

Semiconductors 1. Explain different types of semiconductors in detail with necessary bond diagrams. Intrinsic semiconductors:

Semiconductors 1. Explain different types of semiconductors in detail with necessary bond diagrams. Intrinsic semiconductors: Semiconductors 1. Explain different types of semiconductors in detail with necessary bond diagrams. There are two types of semi conductors. 1. Intrinsic semiconductors 2. Extrinsic semiconductors Intrinsic

More information

Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

Introduction to Semiconductor Devices Physics 233 Experiment 48 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices References 1. G.W. Neudeck, The PN Junction Diode, Addison-Wesley MA 1989 2. Background notes (Appendix A) 3. Specification sheet for Diode

More information

Semi-Conductor & Diodes

Semi-Conductor & Diodes Semi-Conductor & Diodes Semi-Conductor Some Quantum mechanics refresher Band theory in solids: Semiconductor, insulator and conductor Doping Diode p-n junction Diode types applications Introduction In

More information

PN Junction

PN Junction P Junction 2017-05-04 Definition Power Electronics = semiconductor switches are used Analogue amplifier = high power loss 250 200 u x 150 100 u Udc i 50 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 i,u dc i,u u

More information

Lecture 9: Metal-semiconductor junctions

Lecture 9: Metal-semiconductor junctions Lecture 9: Metal-semiconductor junctions Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Metal-metal junction 1 2.1 Thermocouples.......................... 2 3 Schottky junctions 4 3.1 Forward bias............................

More information

Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

Introduction to Semiconductor Devices Physics 233 Experiment 48 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices References 1. G.W. Neudeck, The PN Junction Diode, Addison-Wesley MA 1989 2. Background notes (Appendix A) 3. Specification sheet for Diode

More information

Designing Information Devices and Systems II A. Sahai, J. Roychowdhury, K. Pister Discussion 1A

Designing Information Devices and Systems II A. Sahai, J. Roychowdhury, K. Pister Discussion 1A EECS 16B Spring 2019 Designing Information Devices and Systems II A. Sahai, J. Roychowdhury, K. Pister Discussion 1A 1 Semiconductor Physics Generally, semiconductors are crystalline solids bonded into

More information

Semiconductor Devices and Circuits Fall Midterm Exam. Instructor: Dr. Dietmar Knipp, Professor of Electrical Engineering. Name: Mat. -Nr.

Semiconductor Devices and Circuits Fall Midterm Exam. Instructor: Dr. Dietmar Knipp, Professor of Electrical Engineering. Name: Mat. -Nr. Semiconductor Devices and Circuits Fall 2003 Midterm Exam Instructor: Dr. Dietmar Knipp, Professor of Electrical Engineering Name: Mat. -Nr.: Guidelines: Duration of the Midterm: 1 hour The exam is a closed

More information

Electric Fields. Basic Concepts of Electricity. Ohm s Law. n An electric field applies a force to a charge. n Charges move if they are mobile

Electric Fields. Basic Concepts of Electricity. Ohm s Law. n An electric field applies a force to a charge. n Charges move if they are mobile Basic Concepts of Electricity oltage E Current I Ohm s Law Resistance R E = I R Electric Fields An electric field applies a force to a charge Force on positive charge is in direction of electric field,

More information

Solid State Electronics. Final Examination

Solid State Electronics. Final Examination The University of Toledo EECS:4400/5400/7400 Solid State Electronic Section elssf08fs.fm - 1 Solid State Electronics Final Examination Problems Points 1. 1. 14 3. 14 Total 40 Was the exam fair? yes no

More information

ECE 335: Electronic Engineering Lecture 2: Semiconductors

ECE 335: Electronic Engineering Lecture 2: Semiconductors Faculty of Engineering ECE 335: Electronic Engineering Lecture 2: Semiconductors Agenda Intrinsic Semiconductors Extrinsic Semiconductors N-type P-type Carrier Transport Drift Diffusion Semiconductors

More information

LEC E T C U T R U E R E 17 -Photodetectors

LEC E T C U T R U E R E 17 -Photodetectors LECTURE 17 -Photodetectors Topics to be covered Photodetectors PIN photodiode Avalanche Photodiode Photodetectors Principle of the p-n junction Photodiode A generic photodiode. Photodetectors Principle

More information

Charge Carriers in Semiconductor

Charge Carriers in Semiconductor Charge Carriers in Semiconductor To understand PN junction s IV characteristics, it is important to understand charge carriers behavior in solids, how to modify carrier densities, and different mechanisms

More information

ISSUES TO ADDRESS...

ISSUES TO ADDRESS... Chapter 12: Electrical Properties School of Mechanical Engineering Choi, Hae-Jin Materials Science - Prof. Choi, Hae-Jin Chapter 12-1 ISSUES TO ADDRESS... How are electrical conductance and resistance

More information

Introduction to Electronics and Semiconductor

Introduction to Electronics and Semiconductor Introduction to Electronics and Semiconductor 1 Chapter Objectives To study and understand basic electronics. To study and understand semiconductor principles. 2 Definition Electronics is the branch of

More information

Chapter 7. The pn Junction

Chapter 7. The pn Junction Chapter 7 The pn Junction Chapter 7 PN Junction PN junction can be fabricated by implanting or diffusing donors into a P-type substrate such that a layer of semiconductor is converted into N type. Converting

More information

1 Name: Student number: DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND. Fall :00-11:00

1 Name: Student number: DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND. Fall :00-11:00 1 Name: DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND Final Exam Physics 3000 December 11, 2012 Fall 2012 9:00-11:00 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Answer all seven (7) questions.

More information

David J. Starling Penn State Hazleton PHYS 214

David J. Starling Penn State Hazleton PHYS 214 Being virtually killed by a virtual laser in a virtual space is just as effective as the real thing, because you are as dead as you think you are. -Douglas Adams, Mostly Harmless David J. Starling Penn

More information

ECE PN Junctions and Diodes

ECE PN Junctions and Diodes ECE 342 2. PN Junctions and iodes Jose E. Schutt-Aine Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Illinois jschutt@emlab.uiuc.edu ECE 342 Jose Schutt Aine 1 B: material dependent parameter = 5.4 10

More information

Review of Semiconductor Fundamentals

Review of Semiconductor Fundamentals ECE 541/ME 541 Microelectronic Fabrication Techniques Review of Semiconductor Fundamentals Zheng Yang (ERF 3017, email: yangzhen@uic.edu) Page 1 Semiconductor A semiconductor is an almost insulating material,

More information

Carriers Concentration in Semiconductors - V. Prof.P. Ravindran, Department of Physics, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India

Carriers Concentration in Semiconductors - V. Prof.P. Ravindran, Department of Physics, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India Carriers Concentration in Semiconductors - V 1 Prof.P. Ravindran, Department of Physics, Central University of Tamil Nadu, India http://folk.uio.no/ravi/semi2013 Motion and Recombination of Electrons and

More information

Concept of Core IENGINEERS- CONSULTANTS LECTURE NOTES SERIES ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING 1 YEAR UPTU. Page 1

Concept of Core IENGINEERS- CONSULTANTS LECTURE NOTES SERIES ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING 1 YEAR UPTU. Page 1 Concept of Core Conductivity of conductor and semiconductor can also be explained by concept of Core. Core: Core is a part of an atom other than its valence electrons. Core consists of all inner shells

More information

Electrons are shared in covalent bonds between atoms of Si. A bound electron has the lowest energy state.

Electrons are shared in covalent bonds between atoms of Si. A bound electron has the lowest energy state. Photovoltaics Basic Steps the generation of light-generated carriers; the collection of the light-generated carriers to generate a current; the generation of a large voltage across the solar cell; and

More information

12/10/09. Chapter 18: Electrical Properties. View of an Integrated Circuit. Electrical Conduction ISSUES TO ADDRESS...

12/10/09. Chapter 18: Electrical Properties. View of an Integrated Circuit. Electrical Conduction ISSUES TO ADDRESS... Chapter 18: Electrical Properties ISSUES TO ADDRESS... How are electrical conductance and resistance characterized? What are the physical phenomena that distinguish? For metals, how is affected by and

More information

Introduction to Transistors. Semiconductors Diodes Transistors

Introduction to Transistors. Semiconductors Diodes Transistors Introduction to Transistors Semiconductors Diodes Transistors 1 Semiconductors Typical semiconductors, like silicon and germanium, have four valence electrons which form atomic bonds with neighboring atoms

More information

ECE 442. Spring, Lecture -2

ECE 442. Spring, Lecture -2 ECE 442 Power Semiconductor Devices and Integrated circuits Spring, 2006 University of Illinois at Chicago Lecture -2 Semiconductor physics band structures and charge carriers 1. What are the types of

More information

Contents CONTENTS. Page 2 of 47

Contents CONTENTS. Page 2 of 47 J. A. Hargreaves Lockerbie Academy June 2015 Contents CONTENTS Contents... 2 CHAPTER 7 CONDUCTORS, SEMICONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS... 4 Summary of Content... 4 Summary of this chapter- notes from column

More information

Classification of Solids

Classification of Solids Classification of Solids Classification by conductivity, which is related to the band structure: (Filled bands are shown dark; D(E) = Density of states) Class Electron Density Density of States D(E) Examples

More information

ELEC 4700 Assignment #2

ELEC 4700 Assignment #2 ELEC 4700 Assignment #2 Question 1 (Kasop 4.2) Molecular Orbitals and Atomic Orbitals Consider a linear chain of four identical atoms representing a hypothetical molecule. Suppose that each atomic wavefunction

More information

Semiconductor Detectors

Semiconductor Detectors Semiconductor Detectors Summary of Last Lecture Band structure in Solids: Conduction band Conduction band thermal conductivity: E g > 5 ev Valence band Insulator Charge carrier in conductor: e - Charge

More information

Consider a uniformly doped PN junction, in which one region of the semiconductor is uniformly doped with acceptor atoms and the adjacent region is

Consider a uniformly doped PN junction, in which one region of the semiconductor is uniformly doped with acceptor atoms and the adjacent region is CHAPTER 7 The PN Junction Consider a uniformly doped PN junction, in which one region of the semiconductor is uniformly doped with acceptor atoms and the adjacent region is uniformly doped with donor atoms.

More information

Spring Semester 2012 Final Exam

Spring Semester 2012 Final Exam Spring Semester 2012 Final Exam Note: Show your work, underline results, and always show units. Official exam time: 2.0 hours; an extension of at least 1.0 hour will be granted to anyone. Materials parameters

More information

Schottky Rectifiers Zheng Yang (ERF 3017,

Schottky Rectifiers Zheng Yang (ERF 3017, ECE442 Power Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits Schottky Rectifiers Zheng Yang (ERF 3017, email: yangzhen@uic.edu) Power Schottky Rectifier Structure 2 Metal-Semiconductor Contact The work function

More information

1 Review of semiconductor materials and physics

1 Review of semiconductor materials and physics Part One Devices 1 Review of semiconductor materials and physics 1.1 Executive summary Semiconductor devices are fabricated using specific materials that offer the desired physical properties. There are

More information

CHAPTER 18: Electrical properties

CHAPTER 18: Electrical properties CHAPTER 18: Electrical properties ISSUES TO ADDRESS... How are electrical conductance and resistance characterized? What are the physical phenomena that distinguish conductors, semiconductors, and insulators?

More information

Semiconductor Device Physics

Semiconductor Device Physics 1 Semiconductor Device Physics Lecture 1 http://zitompul.wordpress.com 2 0 1 3 2 Semiconductor Device Physics Textbook: Semiconductor Device Fundamentals, Robert F. Pierret, International Edition, Addison

More information

SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE. Unbiased (non-polarized) PN junction

SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE. Unbiased (non-polarized) PN junction SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE Semiconductor diode is an electronic element made of different types of extrinsic semiconductor: N-type semiconductor doped by donor impurities and P-type semiconductor doped by acceptor

More information

Semiconductor Physics fall 2012 problems

Semiconductor Physics fall 2012 problems Semiconductor Physics fall 2012 problems 1. An n-type sample of silicon has a uniform density N D = 10 16 atoms cm -3 of arsenic, and a p-type silicon sample has N A = 10 15 atoms cm -3 of boron. For each

More information