Q 1 :    

A p-type extrinsic semiconductor is obtained when Germanium is doped with            [2023]

  • Antimony  

     

  • Phosphorous

     

  • Arsenic   

     

  • Boron

     

(4)

A p-type semiconductor is doped with trivalent impurity. This results in formation of an extra hole or electron deficit. From the given options, boron is a trivalent impurity.

 



Q 2 :    

The electron concentration in an n-type semiconductor is the same as hole concentration in a p-type semiconductor. An external field (electric) is applied across each of them. Compare the currents in them.               [2021]

  • No current will flow in p-type, current will only flow in n-type.

     

  • Current in n-type = current in p-type.

     

  • Current in p-type > current in n-type.

     

  • Current in n-type > current in p-type.

     

(4)

Mobility of electrons is more as compare to holes and electrons are majority charge carriers in n-type semiconductors. So when we apply electric field, current will be more in n-type semiconductor compare to p-type semiconductor.

 



Q 3 :    

For a p-type semiconductor, which of the following statements is true?             [2019]

  • Electrons are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

     

  • Electrons are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

     

  • Holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants.

     

  • Holes are the majority carriers and pentavalent atoms are the dopants.

     

(3)

In p-type semiconductors, holes are the majority carriers and trivalent atoms are the dopants such as B, Al or Ga.