In this course, we will explore the electrical properties of materials and classify different materials as conductors, semiconductors or insulators. We will look at some examples of conductors, semiconductors and insulators, and note the key factors that cause the differences in their electrical properties. We will use rudimentary band theory to show how temperature impacts the conductivity of the three classifications of materials. We will learn what causes the differences in electrical behavior of a p-type versus an n-type semiconductor in a p-n diode.
Electrical Properties and Semiconductors
Electrical Properties and Semiconductors
This course is part of Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization
Instructor: Terry Alford
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Electrical properties of materials and, how/why semiconductors, insulators, and conductors are classified.
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In this course, we will explore the electrical properties of materials and classify different materials as conductors, semiconductors or insulators. We will look at some examples of conductors, semiconductors and insulators, and note the key factors that cause the differences in their electrical properties. We will use rudimentary band theory to show how temperature impacts the conductivity of the three classifications of materials. We will learn what causes the differences in electrical behavior of a p-type versus an n-type semiconductor in a p-n diode.
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1 video1 reading
Semiconductor devices require precise control of electrical properties. In this module, we learn about the electrical properties of various materials including conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
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4 videos8 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
Semiconductor devices use both extrinsic and intrinsic semiconductor materials. In this module, we learn about extrinsic semiconductors and about different kinds of semiconductor devices.
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3 videos8 readings1 discussion prompt
In this module we learn about different kinds of semiconductor devices and how they are used for different applications.
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4 videos8 readings
In this Module, we will identify and explain the use of carrier concentration in semiconductors.
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5 videos8 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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