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| − | A semiconductor is a material that can vary in [[conductivity]] - ranging from a being an [[insulator]] to being a [[conductor]], depending on the conditions. Although many pure elements satisfy this definition, the semiconductor industry relies on just a few common ones: [[ | + | A semiconductor is a material that can vary in [[conductivity]] - ranging from a being an [[insulator]] to being a [[conductor]], depending on the conditions. Although many pure elements satisfy this definition, the semiconductor industry relies on just a few common ones: [[Germanium]], [[Silicon]], and [[Gallium]] for the manufacturing of [[electronic devices]]. |
In its pure state, a semiconductor is referred to as an [[intrinsic semiconductor]]. The properties of intrinsic semiconductors can be finely controlled through the intentional [[doping|introduction of impurities]] called [[dopants]]. The new semiconductor which underwent a [[doping process]] is called an [[extrinsic semiconductor]]. Doping allows the manipulation of certain regions of the semiconductor called [[n-type]] and [[p-type]], making the region more negative or positive respectively. The combination of those two types forms the basis for all [[semiconductor devices]]. | In its pure state, a semiconductor is referred to as an [[intrinsic semiconductor]]. The properties of intrinsic semiconductors can be finely controlled through the intentional [[doping|introduction of impurities]] called [[dopants]]. The new semiconductor which underwent a [[doping process]] is called an [[extrinsic semiconductor]]. Doping allows the manipulation of certain regions of the semiconductor called [[n-type]] and [[p-type]], making the region more negative or positive respectively. The combination of those two types forms the basis for all [[semiconductor devices]]. | ||
