What exactly is a concentration of acceptor in p-type semiconductor

[MissP.25_5]

What exactly is a concentration of acceptor in p-type semiconductor? The symbol is Na.
Lets say there's a Silicone, and it has 3 valence electrons, when it receives electrons (releases hole), it becomes negatively ionized, right? So that should mean Silicone is an acceptor, right? But what is concentration of acceptor?

 

[Simon Bridge]

Na = sodium. You'd normally use boron (B) or gallium (Ga) to make silicone (Si) p-type.

The concentration of acceptor sites depends on the doping.
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/diode1.htm

 

[MissP.25_5]

Na = sodium. You'd normally use boron (B) or gallium (Ga) to make silicone (Si) p-type.

The concentration of acceptor sites depends on the doping.
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/diode1.htm

No, you misuunderstood me. I didn't mean Na as "Natrium" but just a symbol for concentration of acceptor in p-type semiconductor. It's actually N_a.

 

[Simon Bridge]

OK, but the answer still stands.

 

[rezeew]

In a p-type semiconductor, the concentration of acceptor refers to the number of acceptor atoms present in the semiconductor material. In this case, the symbol Na represents the concentration of acceptor atoms, specifically the number of sodium atoms present in the semiconductor material.

In a p-type semiconductor, the acceptor atoms, such as phosphorus or boron, have one less or one more valence electron than the semiconductor material, creating a positively charged "hole" in the material. This hole can then accept an electron from a neighboring atom, allowing for the movement of charge and contributing to the overall conductivity of the material.

The concentration of acceptor atoms is an important factor in determining the electrical properties of a p-type semiconductor, as it affects the number of charge carriers available for conduction. A higher concentration of acceptor atoms results in a higher density of charge carriers and therefore a higher conductivity.

In summary, the concentration of acceptor in a p-type semiconductor refers to the number of acceptor atoms present, which play a crucial role in creating a positively charged "hole" and contributing to the overall conductivity of the material.