Definition
The number density of acceptor dopant atoms in a semiconductor, commonly denoted N_A and usually expressed in units such as cm^-3.
Application
Used in device and process calculations to characterize p-type doping, carrier concentration, resistivity, depletion behavior and junction properties.
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Acceptor density
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Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from nvlpubs.nist.govhttps://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/Legacy/TN/nbstechnicalnote488.pdf
- Evidence from ibm.comhttps://www.ibm.com/think/topics/semiconductors