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Electronic Devices & Circuits Semiconductor Fundamentals

In an intrinsic semiconductor at thermal equilibrium, the electron concentration n and hole concentration p are related by?

An > p
Bn < p
Cn = p = ni
Dn + p = 0

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Correct Answer: C. n = p = ni

Explanation: In an intrinsic semiconductor, thermally generated electrons and holes occur in equal numbers, so n = p = ni.

Reference: Standard semiconductor electronics: intrinsic carrier concentration

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