In this appendix, a basic outline of the rectification and transistor operation processes, and a definition of terms is presented. Topics include: semiconductor materials, P- and N-type electronic semiconductors, and P-N junctions or junction diodes.

Inspec keywords: rectification; semiconductor junctions; transistors

Other keywords: P-N junction; semiconductor material; semiconductor junction theory; junction diode; rectification; transistor operation; P type electronic semiconductor; N type electronic semiconductor

Subjects: Semiconductor junctions