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Any idea where I can fabricate a p-n junction of a custom length? I want it to be of a particular length and size, any company that can do it for me? How costly would it be?
A pn junction is a type of semiconductor device that is created by bringing together a p-type (positively charged) region and an n-type (negatively charged) region. This results in a depletion region, or a layer of non-conducting material, between the two regions.
A pn junction is typically fabricated through a process called doping, where impurities are added to a semiconductor material to create the p-type and n-type regions. This can be done through diffusion, where the impurities are diffused into the material, or through ion implantation, where the impurities are physically implanted into the material.
A pn junction has many important functions in semiconductor devices. It can act as a diode, allowing current to flow in only one direction, and it can also be used to control the flow of current in a circuit. Additionally, it is used in solar cells to convert light energy into electrical energy.
The most commonly used materials for pn junctions are silicon, germanium, and gallium arsenide. These materials have the necessary properties for creating p-type and n-type regions through doping, and they are widely used in the semiconductor industry.
No, fabricating a pn junction requires specialized equipment and knowledge of semiconductor materials and processes. It is typically done in a laboratory or cleanroom setting by trained scientists and engineers.