What this topic covers
Distinction between conductors, semiconductors and insulators in terms of band theory. Semi conductor materials (silicon and germanium). Meaning of intrinsic semiconductors. Charge carriers. Doping: production of p-type and n-type extrinsic semiconductors. Junction diode: forward and reverse biasing, voltage characteristics. Uses of diodes: Half and full wave rectification.
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