2.2.3 · HinglishDoping & PN Junctions

Donor - acceptor energy levels in the band gap

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KYAN hai ek donor/acceptor level?

Key quantities:

  • Donor ionization energy: (small, ~tens of meV)
  • Acceptor ionization energy: (small, ~tens of meV)

YE level gap ke andar (aur itna shallow) kyun hota hai?

Figure — Donor - acceptor energy levels in the band gap

Concept Map

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Band gap - forbidden zone

Doping

Donor group V - P, As

Acceptor group III - B, Al

Donor level E_D near E_C

Acceptor level E_A near E_V

Hydrogen-like weakly bound electron

Shallow level - small ionization energy ~45 meV

Thermal energy kT ~26 meV

Complete ionization at room temp

Many free carriers