Question
Distinguish between intrinsic semiconductors and extrinsic semiconductors

Answer

Intrinsic semiconductors Extrinsic semiconductors
1. A pure semiconductor is known as intrinsic semiconductors. The semiconductor, resulting
2. Their conductivity is low Their conductivity is high even at room temperature.
3. Its electrical conductivity is a function of temperature alone. Its electrical conductivity depends upon the temperature as well as on the quantity of impurity atoms doped in the structure.
4. The number density of holes $(n_h)$ is same as the number density of free electron $(n_e) (n_h = n_e).$ The number density of free electrons and number density of holes are unequal.

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