P-Type Semiconductor
A P-Type Semiconductor is a type of material that has been doped with specific impurities to create an abundance of positive charge carriers, known as holes. These holes are created by replacing some of the silicon atoms with atoms from group III of the periodic table, such as boron or aluminum. This process allows the semiconductor to conduct electricity more effectively when a voltage is applied.
In a P-Type Semiconductor, the majority charge carriers are holes, while the minority charge carriers are electrons. When a P-Type material is combined with an N-Type Semiconductor, which has an excess of electrons, it forms a PN junction. This junction is essential in many electronic devices, including diodes and transistors, enabling them to control electrical current.