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The Theory of p-n Junctions in Semiconductors and p-n Junction Transistors
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In a single crystal of semiconductor the impurity concentration may vary from p-type to n-type producing a mechanically continuous rectifying junction. The theory of potential distribution and rectification for p-n junctions is developed with emphasis on germanium. The currents across the junction are carried by the diffusion of holes in n-type material and electrons in p-type material, resulting in an admittance for a simple case varying as (1 + iωτp)1/2where τpis the lifetime of a hole in the n-region. Contact potentials across p-n junctions, carrying no current, may develop when hole or electron injection occurs. The principles and theory of a p-n-p transistor are described.
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- Authors
- Shockley, W.
- Venue
- Bell System Technical Journal
- Published
- 1949-07
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 435-489
- ISSN
- 0005-8580 (ISSN-L)
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- W2062624166
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- 15.31
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- journal article
- Language
- en
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