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Introduction:Semiconductors are materials whose electrical
The conductivity of semiconductors, such as silicon and germanium, is increased by adding impurities to it.
The process of adding impurities to semiconductors to enhance their conductivity is called doping. The doped semiconductors are called extrinsic semiconductors.
The common dopants (impurities) used are arsenic, antimony, boron, and aluminum.
Conclusion: Even a single atom of a dopant significantly changes the conductivity of a semiconductor.
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