Electricity and Circuitry · Electricity & Magnetism

Semiconductors and Modern Electronics

Exploring the physics of p-n junctions and their role in modern computing and sensing.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the doping of silicon change its electrical properties for use in transistors?
  2. 2What variables affect the threshold voltage of a light emitting diode?
  3. 3How does this model explain the conversion of light into electricity in a solar cell?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - SemiconductorsNCCA: Senior Cycle - Electronics
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Principles of the Physical World: Senior Cycle Physics
Unit: Electricity and Circuitry
Period: Electricity & Magnetism

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