Carrier Lifetime in Solid State Devices Formulas

Carrier Lifetime is defined as the average time it takes for a minority carrier to recombine. And is denoted by T_a. Carrier Lifetime is usually measured using the Second for Time. Note that the value of Carrier Lifetime is always negative.

Formulas to find Carrier Lifetime in Solid State Devices

fxCarrier LifetimeGo

List of variables in Solid State Devices formulas

fx Proportionality for Recombination Go

fx Holes Concentration in Valance Band Go

fx Electron Concentration in Conduction Band Go

FAQ

What is the Carrier Lifetime?

Carrier Lifetime is defined as the average time it takes for a minority carrier to recombine. Carrier Lifetime is usually measured using the Second for Time. Note that the value of Carrier Lifetime is always negative.

Can the Carrier Lifetime be negative?

Yes, the Carrier Lifetime, measured in Time can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Carrier Lifetime?

Carrier Lifetime is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Carrier Lifetime can be measured.

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