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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Semiconductors and Semiconductor Devices

Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Semiconductors and Semiconductor Devices

The impurity atoms that can be used to dope pure silicon to create...

The impurity atoms that can be used to dope pure silicon to create a pp-type semiconductor include those of

Options

  1. Aboron
  2. Bphosphorus
  3. Caluminium
  4. Dantimony

Correct answer

C. aluminium

Step-by-step solution

Pure silicon is a Group 14 element with four valence electrons.

To create a pp-type semiconductor, silicon must be doped with a trivalent impurity (Group 13 element) which has three valence electrons. This creates an electron deficiency or a hole in the crystal lattice.

Boron and aluminium are Group 13 elements and act as acceptor impurities to form pp-type semiconductors.

Phosphorus and antimony are Group 15 elements (pentavalent) and act as donor impurities to form nn-type semiconductors.
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