REPRODUCIBLE THERMISTOR REFINEMENT PROGRAM
Abstract
Single-crystal semiconductor Si, because of its purity, resistivity, energy gap, and availability, is an outstanding candidate for monocrystallinethermistor development. Au-doped monocrystalline-semiconductor Si should produce thermistors which are highly reproducible, predictable, and sensitive over the range of -85 to +200 C. By varying the Si type and the amount of Au dopant, a series of thermistor materials of different sensitivities and resistivities are obtainable. Au can be easily introduced in single-crystal Si by float zone leveling, diffusion, or crystal pulling techniques. A statistical study indicated that float zone leveling produces the least variable product. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 04, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0268828
Entities
People
- M.c. Vanik
- W.t. Barrett