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explain how the process of doping is attained to achieve extrinsic semiconductors with different electrical properties ?
Intentional introduction of impurities into an intrinsic
semiconductor is called doping.
The doped material is referred to as an extrinsic
semiconductor.
The synthesis of n-type semiconductors may involve the use of
vapor-phase epitaxy. In vapor-phase epitaxy, a gas containing the
negative dopant is passed over the substrate wafer. In the case of
n-type GaAs doping, hydrogen sulfide is passed over the gallium
arsenide, and sulfur is incorporated into the structure.This
process is characterized by a constant concentration of sulfur on
the surface.
Types of doping
Diffusion
Molecular diffusion, often called simply diffusion, is a net
transport of molecules from a region of higher concentration to one
of lower concentration by random molecular motion. The result of
diffusion is a gradual mixing of materials.
Ion implantation
In the ion implantation charged dopants (ions) are accelerated in
an electric field and irradiated onto the wafer. The penetration
depth can be set very precisely by reducing or increasing the
voltage needed to accelerate the ions.
This process takes place at room temperature.