Semiconductor devices

BS Physics

Dr. Shahzada Qamar Hussain

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 Fermi Energy
Problem#01

Solution

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Fermi Energy

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 Fermi Energy

Problem#02

Solution

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Fermi Energy

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 Fermi Energy
Problem#03

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 Fermi -Dirac distribution function
Problem#04

Draw qualitatively the Fermi-Dirac distribution at T=300K, T=150K,

and T≈0K.

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 Fermi -Dirac distribution function
Problem#05

In a solid, consider the energy level lying 0.01 eV below Fermi level.
What was is the probability of this level not being occupied by an
electron?
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 Fermi -Dirac distribution function
Problem#06

Calculate the probabilities for an electronic state to be occupied at 20 oC,

if the energy of these states lies 0.11eV above and 0.11eV below the
Fermi level.
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 Fermi -Dirac distribution function
Problem#07

Evaluate the Fermi function for energy kT above the Fermi energy.

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 Drift Current
Problem#08

If electric field is given as 10 KV, calculate the magnitude of the

electric drift current density x = 0 µm ?

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 Drift and Diffusion Current
Problem#09

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 Hall Effect
Problem#10

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 Hall Effect
Problem#11

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 HOME Assignment 1a

• Estimate the resistivity of a Si sample doped with phosphorus to a concentration

of 1015 cm-3 and boron to a concentration of 1017 cm-3. The electron mobility and
hole mobility are 700 cm2/Vs and 300 cm2/Vs, respectively.
• Find the resistivity of an intrinsic semiconductor with intrinsic concentration of
2.5 × 1019 per m3. The mobilities of electrons and holes are 0.40 m2/ V-s and
0.20 m2/ V-s.
• A 20 metre length of cable has a cross-sectional area of 1mm2 and a resistance of
5 ohms. Calculate the conductivity of the cable.

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 Home Assignment # 1b
Problem#01

Problem#02 Calculate the probabilities for an electronic state to be occupied at 20 C, if the

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energy of these states lies 0.11eV above and 0.11eV below the Fermi level.
Problem#03 Evaluate the Fermi function for energy kT above the Fermi energy.

Problem#04

Problem#05

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