(a) The electric conductivity (o) of a semiconductor is given by o = e(nµe + pun), where e is the electron charge, n is the electron concentration, p is the hole concentration, ule is the electron mobility, and u, is the hole mobility. Calculate n in terms of intrinsic carrier concentration n;, where an n-type silicon (Si) has a minimum o. Then, calculate the corresponding maximum electric resistivity of the sample.

(a) The electric conductivity (o) of a semiconductor is given by o = e(nµe + pun), where e is the electron charge, n is the electron concentration, p is the hole concentration, ule is the electron mobility, and u, is the hole mobility. Calculate n in terms of intrinsic carrier concentration n;, where an n-type silicon (Si) has a minimum o. Then, calculate the corresponding maximum electric resistivity of the sample.

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