Chapter 9, Problem 84QRT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason behind the use of Group $3A$ and Group $5A$ elements to dope silicon to improve its semiconducting properties has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Doping:

The process of the addition of a tiny amount of some other element which are called as dopant to an element to improve some of its properties is call doping.  To improve the semiconducting properties of silicon, doping is one of the best methods.