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A '''homojunction''' is a [[semiconductor]] interface that occurs between layers of similar semiconductor material, these materials |
A '''homojunction''' is a [[semiconductor]] interface that occurs between layers of similar semiconductor material, these materials have equal [[band gap]]s but typically have different [[doping (semiconductor)]]. In most practical cases a homojunction occurs at the interface between an n-type (donor doped) and p-type (acceptor doped) semiconductor such as [[silicon]], this is called a [[pn junction]]. This doesn't have to be the case though, the only requirement is that the same semiconductor (same band gap) is found on both sides of the junction, in contrast to a [[heterojunction]]. |
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In most practical cases a homojunction occurs at the interface between an n-type (donor doped) and p-type (acceptor doped) semiconductor such as [[silicon]], this is called a [[pn junction]]. This doesn't have to be the case though, the only requirement is that the same semiconductor (same band gap) is found on both sides of the junction, in contrast to a [[heterojunction]]. |
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== Bibliography == |
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* {{Harvard reference |
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| Surname1 = Feucht |
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| Given1 = D. Lion |
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| Surname2 = Milnes |
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| Given2 = A.G. |
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| Title = Heterojunctions and metal-semiconductor junctions |
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| Publisher = [[Academic Press]] |
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| Place = [[New York]] and [[London]] |
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| Year = 1970}}, ISBN 0-12-498050-3. A somewhat dated reference respect to applications, but always a good introduction to basic principles of heterojunction devices. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 22:36, 2 December 2007
A homojunction is a semiconductor interface that occurs between layers of similar semiconductor material, these materials have equal band gaps but typically have different doping (semiconductor). In most practical cases a homojunction occurs at the interface between an n-type (donor doped) and p-type (acceptor doped) semiconductor such as silicon, this is called a pn junction. This doesn't have to be the case though, the only requirement is that the same semiconductor (same band gap) is found on both sides of the junction, in contrast to a heterojunction.