Definition
Phosphorus is a Group-V donor dopant used in silicon; substitutional phosphorus contributes an extra electron and is used to create n-type conductivity.
Application
Used in semiconductor doping and junction engineering to form n-type regions and tailor carrier concentration in silicon devices.
Related concepts
Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from semiconductor.samsung.comhttps://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/tools-resources/dictionary/semiconductor-glossary-n-type-semiconductor/
- Evidence from research.ibm.comhttps://research.ibm.com/publications/high-phosphorus-doping-of-epitaxial-silicon-at-low-temperature-and-atmospheric-pressure