P-type
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: P-type is an adjective meaning (physics) (Of a semiconductor) in which conduction is due to the movement of positive holes rather than electrons.
Meaning
(physics) (Of a semiconductor) in which conduction is due to the movement of positive holes rather than electrons.
Example Sentences
If we lower the potential of the p-type region then we steepen the step and make it even harder for the electrons and holes to flow across the junction.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dipositive, plus, positronic, unipositive, photomagnetoelectric, photogenerated.
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