Calculating Semiconductor Resistance

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The discussion focuses on calculating the resistance of an intrinsic silicon bar at 300 K with dimensions 1x0.01x0.2 cm. The resistance is determined by first calculating the conductivity, which relies on the mobility of electrons and holes. After doping the silicon with 1015 donors and 1015 acceptors, the changes in resistance are directly linked to the variations in conductivity due to the doping concentration. Participants are encouraged to refer to the appendix of "Semiconductors and Devices" by Kanaan Kano for necessary mobility values.

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  • Understanding of semiconductor physics
  • Familiarity with intrinsic and extrinsic conductivity
  • Knowledge of doping processes in semiconductors
  • Ability to interpret mobility values for electrons and holes
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Electrical engineers, semiconductor physicists, and students studying semiconductor devices will benefit from this discussion, particularly those interested in resistance calculations and doping effects in silicon.

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Hello All;
This is a question I found in semiconductors and devices by Kanaan Kano.

Basically, the volume of a bar of Silicon is given at 300 K [1x0.01x0.2 cm]. How would you find the resistance of the bar if it is intrinsic.

Also, what will be the new resistance after doping of 10^15 donors. What about doping of 10^15 Acceptors ?
 
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The resistance of the bar depends on the conductivity. And the conductivity depends on the doping concentration. So first find the conductivity. You need mobility of both electrons and holes for this. See if you can find this in text's appendix
 

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