University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321973615
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 42 - Molecules and Condensed Matter - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1434: Q42.22

Answer

Add more acceptor impurities than donor impurities.

Work Step by Step

As discussed on page 1427, compensated semiconductors contain both n-type and p-type impurities. If twice as many acceptors as donors are required, one should dope the silicon with twice as many p-type impurities as n-type impurities.
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