13Electronic Components, Functions, and Devices
OBJECTIVES: After studying this chapter, you will be able to
- Describe what a semiconductor material is
- Understand the atomic structure of a semiconductor material
- Explain the difference between an electric and an electronic device
- Explain N-type and P-type materials
- Describe what the term hole implies in the context of electronics fundamentals
- Describe the terms doping, dopant, and doped material
- Name and explain common functions performed by electronic circuits
- Explain the term solid-state
- Understand the difference between analog and digital electronics
- Become familiar with some terms that you will learn later in the book
- Explain how in electronic circuits AC and DC can be combined together
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