Extrinsic (N-type) Flashcards

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What happens in an Extrinsic (N-type) S.C? What are the 3 Regions of an Extrinsic (N-type) graph?
A - ?
B - ?
C - ?

A

There is a Net Increase in Conductivity
A - Freeze-Out Region
B- Extrinsic Region
C - Intrinsic Region

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What happens the Freeze-Out Region?

Hint: Donor ____, ____ to ____ until ____ is ________ to overcome _______ ___ ______

A

Donor electrons struggle to cross until Heat is sufficient to overcome scattering from substitution

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What happens in the Extrinsic Region?

A

Very few electrons cross

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What happens in the Intrinsic Region?

A

More Intrinsic electrons = Higher concentration, more phonons, and lower mobility

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