Applications of Semiconductors
Semiconductors are of enormous technological importance because of their special properties, which can be modified by doping. Some applications include:
Zener Diode - this device is designed to operate in the breakdown region under large reverse bias. Breakdown occurs due to the overlapping of the bands in the p and n-type materials. This device is used in voltage stabilisers since fluctuations in current produce very little change in voltage in this region.