Physics · Semiconductors, semiconductor diode: I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier
Band gap in a semiconductor is of the order
Band gap in a semiconductor is of the order
- A. 6 eV
- B. 0.60 eV
- C. 60 eV
- D. 0 eV
Step-by-step solution
Semiconductors typically have band gaps on the order of 1 eV (e.g., Si ~1.1 eV, Ge ~0.67 eV). Among the options, 0.60 eV is the closest to this range, while 6 eV and 60 eV correspond to insulators, and 0 eV corresponds to conductors.