Multiple choice

To which category does doping material belong?

  1. n-type semiconductor

  2. extrinsic semiconductor material

  3. pentavalent material

  4. p-type semiconductor

  5. majority carriers
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This material has elements whose atoms have five valence electrons. It is used in doping intrinsic silicon or germanium to produce n-type semiconductor material. Most commonly used pentavalent materials are arsenic and phosphorus.

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