amorphous semiconductors

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:microprocessor
Material
gptkbp:advantage low-cost production
flexibility in deposition
instability under prolonged illumination
lower efficiency in devices
gptkbp:canBeDoped yes
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1970s
gptkbp:example gptkb:amorphous_germanium
gptkb:amorphous_silicon
gptkbp:hasBandGap wider than crystalline counterpart
gptkbp:hasProperty lower carrier mobility than crystalline semiconductors
lack of long-range order
higher defect density than crystalline semiconductors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label amorphous semiconductors
gptkbp:preparedBy gptkb:physical_vapor_deposition
chemical vapor deposition
sputtering
gptkbp:structure non-crystalline
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:liquid_crystal_displays
gptkb:thin-film_transistors
photodetectors
solar cells
X-ray detectors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Conduction_in_Non-Crystalline_Materials
gptkb:Mott_variable-range_hopping
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6