How can I design a rectangular piece of Silicon with n = 300cm^-3 at T = 300K?

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To design a rectangular piece of silicon with an electron concentration (n) of 300 cm^-3 at 300K, the intrinsic carrier concentration (ni) is calculated to be approximately 1.0776 x 10^10 electrons/cm^3 using the equation ni = 5.2 × 10^15 T^(3/2) e^(-Eg/2kT). The hole concentration (p) is determined to be 3.87 x 10^17 cm^-3 using the relationship n*p = ni^2. The discussion highlights that the size of the silicon piece is not relevant to achieving the desired electron density, as this is independent of dimensions. The professor clarified that the focus should be on the doping process required to achieve the specified n and p values. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the doping techniques rather than the physical dimensions of the silicon piece.
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Design a rectangular bpiece of Silicon with n = 300cm^-3 at T = 300K. Be specific and quantitative



n*p = ni^2
ni = 5.2 × 1015T3/2 e^(−Eg/2kT) electrons/cm^3




Using the formula above, with Eg = 1.12eV = 1.792x10^-19 J, and k = 1.38x10^-23
i get ni = 1.0776x10^10 electrons/cm^3
Using the formula n*p = ni^2, i solved for p = 3.87x10^17


As far as where to go next, I'm unsure. I sent a message to my prof. asking what exactly he wants for this question, but I haven't received a response yet. Would it be even feasible to attempt to get dimensions for a solid using just these values?
 
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Your p needs units.
I don't see how the size would be relevant here, unless there is something missing in the problem statement. You have to get a certain electron density, and this is independent of the size.
 
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mfb said:
You p needs units.
I don't see how the size would be relevant here, unless there is something missing in the problem statement. You have to get a certain electron density, and this is independent of the size.

I got a message back from the prof. Turns out he was mostly just wanting to know what process would be used to actually make a piece of Si with n and p such as this. Essentially, he just wants to know what process of doping I would use. Oh well, I was pulling my hair out for nothing.
 
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