Question: A silicon sample has a non - uniform electron concentration given by n ( x ) = 5 1 0 1 5 cm 3 +

A silicon sample has a non-uniform electron concentration given by
n(x)=51015 cm3+31014 cm4x. The sample is also subjected to an electric field of E=50 V/cm.
Assume n =1350 cm2/V and diffusion coefficient Dn=35cm2/s.
a) Derive the total current density Jtotal =Jdrift +Jdiff
b) Calculate Jdrift , Jdiff , and Jtotal , at x=10 m.
c) Discuss the relative contributions of drift and diffusion currents to the total current.

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