Day #1

ECE 542
University of Louisville
Fall 2013
What is a metal?
What is an insulator?
What is a semiconductor?
Possible Quiz Questions
1. From a description of band theory, what is the difference between a metal,
semiconductor, and insulator?
2. Draw the band diagram of (a) a direct semiconductor, and (b) an indirect
semiconductor.
3. When we refer to free electrons, are they located in the valence band or
conduction band?
4. When we refer to holes, are they located in the valence band or conduction
band?