The temperature coefficient of an intrinsic semiconductor is
The temperature coefficient of an intrinsic semiconductor is
Right Answer is:
Negative
SOLUTION
For semiconductors, we have a negative temperature coefficient of resistance i.e. as temperature increases then conductivity increases and resistance decreases.
Properties of intrinsic semiconductors
- They have four valence electrons
- Their properties lie between conductors and insulators.
- Their conduction property can be varied by varying the temperature.
- They have a negative temperature coefficient of resistance.
- Their properties can be varied by adding impurities to the semiconductor.
- The resistivity of a semiconductor is greater than a conductor and less than an insulator.