- Intrinsic semiconductors do not contain any impurities. - They behave as insulators at 0K and conductors at higher temperatures. - Common intrinsic semiconductors like germanium and silicon have a diamond cubic crystalline structure and are elements in the 4th group. - Their atomic structure involves valence orbits and covalent bonds between silicon atoms. - They have a valence band, conduction band, and a Fermi energy level separating the two bands. Electrons can gain enough energy to move from the valence to conduction band.