Acceptor Atoms

Author: Hans Lohninger

An acceptor atom is a trivalent atom (e.g. gallium) which is added as an impurity. These impurities accept electrons from the germanium crystal. Such crystals are referred to as P-type because conduction is carried on by means of the positively charged holes, created by the acceptor atoms.

Related topics:

• Acceptors - P-Type Germanium
• Intrinsic Germanium