For a certain semiconductor, the densities of states in the conduction and valence bands . are: D(E)= A (E-E) · u(E - Ec) and Dv(E) = B · (E-E) · u(E-E), respectively. u(x), the unit step function, is defined as u(x) = 0 if x < 0 and u(x) = 1 if x > 0. Assume nondegeneracy, i.e. not too highly doped. You may find this fact useful: √xe* dx = 1 (a) Derive expressions for electron and hole concentrations as functions of the Fermi energy, EF. (b) If A = 2B, compute the intrinsic Fermi energy at 300 K.

For a certain semiconductor, the densities of states in the conduction and valence bands . are: D(E)= A (E-E) · u(E - Ec) and Dv(E) = B · (E-E) · u(E-E), respectively. u(x), the unit step function, is defined as u(x) = 0 if x < 0 and u(x) = 1 if x > 0. Assume nondegeneracy, i.e. not too highly doped. You may find this fact useful: √xe* dx = 1 (a) Derive expressions for electron and hole concentrations as functions of the Fermi energy, EF. (b) If A = 2B, compute the intrinsic Fermi energy at 300 K.

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

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Publisher:Robert L. Boylestad

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