a) Explain the band structure of an electrical conductor (metal), a semiconductor, and an insulator at 0 K by showing the valence and conduction bands and fermi energy levels. Explain how the electrical conduction takes place in these three types of materials. Give an example for each type of material.b)Explain what n and p-type semiconductors are using their band structures. 1) a) Explain the band structure of an electrical conductor (metal), a semiconductor, andan insulator at 0 K by showing the valence and conduction bands and fermi energylevels. Explain how the electrical conduction takes place in these three types ofmaterials. Give an example for each type of materialb) Explain what n and p-type semiconductors are using their band structures

b) P-type semiconductor P-type semiconductor is formed by adding trivalent elements i.e .B, Al ,Ga…

a) Explain the band structure of an electrical conductor (metal), a semiconductor, and an insulator at 0 K by showing the valence and conduction bands and fermi energy levels. Explain how the electrical conduction takes place in these three types of materials. Give an example for each type of material. b)Explain what n and p-type semiconductors are using their band structures.

a) Explain the band structure of an electrical conductor (metal), a semiconductor, and an insulator at 0 K by showing the valence and conduction bands and fermi energy levels. Explain how the electrical conduction takes place in these three types of materials. Give an example for each type of material. b)Explain what n and p-type semiconductors are using their band structures.

Electricity for Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Russell E. Smith

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Chapter12: Electronic Control Devices

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