epitaxy (epi) definition

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a silicon crystal layer grown on top of a silicon wafer that exhibits the same crystal structure orientation as the substrate wafer with a dissimilar doping type or concentration or both. Examples are p/p+, n/n+, n/p, and n/n. Also see epitaxial layer.