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By the end of this chapter, students will be able to...
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Compare electrical conductivity of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. |
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Describe electrical conductivity of metals and semiconductors. |
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Define a semiconductor material. |
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Explain why there are two charge carriers for semiconductors. |
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Distinguish between a phonon and photon. |
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Explain the possibilities of compound semiconductors to exhibit intrinsic behavior. |
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Describe intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor. |
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Explain how a diode works. |
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Explain how a transistor works. |
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Explain how does the temperature affect the electrical conductivity of metals and semiconductors. |