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The three volumes of this handbook treat the fundamentals, technology and nanotechnology of nitride semiconductors with an extraordinary clarity and depth. They present all the necessary basics of semiconductor and device physics and engineering together with an extensive reference section. The handbook also deals with the properties and processes for thermal, optical (3-, 2-, 1-, 0-dimensional systems), electrical (at low- and high-electric fields, low- and high-magnetic fields for 3- and 2-dimensional systems), magnetism and magnetic properties (in dilute magnetic ion doped compounds) and spin-based device concepts. ... Read more

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The updated and enlarged new edition of this book provides an introduction to and an overview of semiconductor optics from the IR through the visible to the UV. It includes coverage of linear and nonlinear optical properties, dynamics, magneto- and electrooptics, high-excitation effects, some applications, experimental techniques and group theory. The mathematics is kept as elementary as possible. The subjects covered extend from physics to materials science and optoelectronics. New or updated chapters add coverage of current topics, while the chapters on bulk materials have been revised and updated.

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Excellent book
This book is a very comprehensive treatment of semiconductor optics. At the begining, I was hesitant to buy it. So I borrowed an older edition from our library. I was so much impressed, that I bought my own copy. A colleague of mine is so much impressed by the lucidity of arguments in the book, that he reads a passage from it for us at work every once in a while. This book spans the breadth of the subject from basic the fundamental concepts of optics and solid state physics to the more advanced such as semiconductor Bloch equations. I highly recommend this book. If I teach semiconductor optics at any time, this would be the textbook that I will use (by the way, it has excellent problems at the end of each chapter.)

Excellent for experimentalists in semiconductor optics
This book covers the basics of optical processes in semiconductors from an experimentalist perspective. Therefore the theory is a bit light, but all the concepts are there as well as many useful insights. An excellentintroduction to the subject.

very bad
don't buy this boo

semiconductor optics
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Semiconductor sensors patterned at the micron scale combined with custom-designed integrated circuits have revolutionized semiconductor radiation detector systems.Designs covering many square meters with million of signal channels are now commonplace in high-energy physics and the technology is finding its way into many other fields, ranging from astrophysics to experiments at synchrotron light sources and medical imaging.This book is the first to present a comprehensive discussion of the many facets of highly integrated semiconductor detectors systems, covering sensors, signal processing, transistors, and circuits, low-noise electronics, and radiation effects.The diversity of design approaches is illustrated in a chapter describing systems in high-energy physics, astronomy, and astrophysics.Finally, a chapter "Why Things Don't Work" discusses common pitfalls. Profusely illustrated, this book includes comprehensive discussions of sensors, signal processing, and electronics.Including fine tutorial material, it provides a unique reference in a key area of modern science. ... Read more

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This invaluable textbook presents the basic elements needed to understand and research into semiconductor physics. It deals with elementary excitations in bulk and low-dimensional semiconductors, including quantum wells, quantum wires and quantum dots. The basic principles underlying optical nonlinearities are developed, including excitonic and many-body plasma effects. Fundamentals of optical bistability, semiconductor lasers, femtosecond excitation, the optical Stark effect, the semiconductor photon echo, magneto-optic effects, as well as bulk and quantum-confined Franz-Keldysh effects, are covered. The material is presented in sufficient detail for graduate students and researchers with a general background in quantum mechanics.This fifth edition includes an additional chapter on 'Quantum Optical Effects' where the theory of quantum optical effects in semiconductors is detailed. Besides deriving the 'semiconductor luminescence equations' and the expression for the stationary luminescence spectrum, the results are presented to show the importance of Coulombic effects on the semiconductor luminescence and to elucidate the role of excitonic populations. ... Read more

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Good one time reading.
The book is truly a required reading for anyone, who wants to work in the field of semiconductor opticas. The choice of topics and the presentation are excellent. However, the book does not go really deep in any of the topics, therefore I doubt that anyone will read this book more than once or use it as a reference.
Some topic and, especially, equations may seem too overused in later books and review papers, but apparently this book was the first to present them and here they are truly enlightening.
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Retaining the comprehensive and in-depth approach that cemented the bestselling first edition's place as a standard reference in the field, the Handbook of Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Second Edition features new and updated material that keeps it at the vanguard of today's most dynamic and rapidly growing field. Iconic experts Robert Doering and Yoshio Nishi have again assembled a team of the world's leading specialists in every area of semiconductor manufacturing to provide the most reliable, authoritative, and industry-leading information available.

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Get this handbook! Nothing will ever come close to it.
I'm new to the semiconductor manufacturing business. Getting this book is definitely the right thing I've done. This book provides all the things i wanted to know about semiconductor manufacturing. With over 1100 pages, this book is hard to resist. It covers almost all the technology required for making semiconductor IC. Even though it does not give much details, but the coverage of the topic is sufficient. In addition, the generousity of the authors to provide ample references at the end of each chapter is amazing. One will have plenty of time to search through the references for further info. I suggest that people who are in the semiconductor manufacturing field to get their hands on it. One thing that can be improved regarding to the presentation of this handbook, is the way the diagrams are displayed. Maybe the publisher should consider printing them in glossy paper as some diagrams looks very poor as if they just come out from the photocopy machine.

Get this handbook! Nothing will ever come close to it.
I'm new to the semiconductor manufacturing business. Getting this book is definitely the right thing I've done. This book provides all the things i wanted to know about semiconductor manufacturing. With over 1100 pages, this book is hard to resist. It covers almost all the technology required for making semiconductor IC. Even though it does not give much details, but the coverage of the topic is sufficient. In addition, the generousity of the authors to provide ample references at the end of each chapter is amazing. One will have plenty of time to search through the references for further info. I suggest that people who are in the semiconductor manufacturing field to get their hands on it. One thing that can be improved regarding to the presentation of this handbook, is the way the diagrams are displayed. Maybe the publisher should consider printing them in glossy paper as some diagrams looks very poor as if they just come out from the photocopy machine. ... Read more

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This book provides a basic understanding of new developments on semiconductor-based sensors. Written for senior undergraduate and graduate students majoring in solid-state physics, electrical engineering, and materials science and engineering, this material is also relevant to researchers in the field of sensors for gas, chemical, bio, and medical applications. It presents original theory and experimental research, featuring numerous experts in the field who review progress in semiconductor and nano-material-based sensors and discuss the latest research regarding their applications. Fields addressed include: Si-MOS based sensors, nano-material based sensors, GaN-bsed sensor arrays for nano- and pico-fluidic systems, and InN based sensors.

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Focus on silicon-based semiconductors—a real-world, market-dominating issue that will appeal to people looking to apply what they are learning.Comprehensive coverage includes treatment of basic semiconductor properties, elements of Quantum Mechanics, energy band theory, equilibrium carrier statistics, recombination-generation processes, and drift/diffusion carrier transport.Practicing engineers and scientists will find this volume helpful, whether it be self-study, reference, or review. ... Read more

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I did not recieve the book
The Book was not delivered to Me and I had to wait for almost 1 month expecting it to come but without any use.But I am happy with the Amazon.com because they refunded the amount immediately when I complained about this.

FEEDBACK
This book is not for begineer like me, I graduated as a Computer Engineer and really have problem learning this book. I suggest to read the Semiconductor Fundamentals same author before buying this book

Complicated material written in a very concise manner.
On a quick scan at first the material covered in this book appears intimidating. It covers concepts of quantum physics like Schrödinger equation; Blotch theorem;Kronig-Penney model; Brillouin zones and then covers the semiconductor physics as Fermi levels; carrier transportation. The book covers a lot of fairly complicated material in a very concise and explanatory manner.Just by the sheer difficulty of the material; I would suggest taking a course to help alleviate the pain of self-tutoring.

Very nice book
Very nice book. I especially liked the manner in which minimal essentials of solid-state physics was covered. In a short time you can get to know quite a bit of basic essentials of solid-state that a semiconductor device engr needs to know.

Excellent
This is an excellent treatise on the theory of semiconductors which is essential in learning solid-state devices like basic pn junctions and MOS devices. This book lays the fundamentals needed for a good understanding of these devices. Very useful for advanced undergrads and grads. This may be used as a companion volume with Streetman & Banerjee. However all the books of this 'Purdue' series is excellent - they are concise, clear and advanced. ... Read more

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Semiconductor nanostructures are ideal systems to tailor the physical properties via quantum effects, utilizing special growth techniques, self-assembling, wet chemical processes or lithographic tools in combination with tuneable external electric and magnetic fields. Such systems are called "Quantum Materials".The electronic, photonic, and phononic properties of these systems are governed by size quantization and discrete energy levels. The charging is controlled by the Coulomb blockade. The spin can be manipulated by the geometrical structure, external gates and by integrating hybrid ferromagnetic emitters.This book reviews sophisticated preparation methods for quantum materials based on III-V and II-VI semiconductors and a wide variety of experimental techniques for the investigation of these interesting systems. It highlights selected experiments and theoretical concepts and gives such a state-of-the-art overview about the wide field of physics and chemistry that can be studied in these systems. ... Read more

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An Introduction to Semiconductor Devices by Donald Neamen provides an understanding of the characteristics, operations and limitations of semiconductor devices.In order to provide this understanding, the book brings together the fundamental physics of the semiconductor material and the semiconductor device physics.

This new text provides an accessible and modern presentation of material.Quantum mechanic material is minimal, and the most advanced material is designated with an icon.This modern approach meands that coverage of the MOS transistor preceeds the material on the bipolar transitor, which reflects the dominance of MOS technology in today's world.

Excellent pedagogy is present throughout the book in the form of interesting chapters openers, worked examples, a variety of exercises, key terms, and end of chapter problems. ... Read more

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no/little quantum mechanics needed
The book is an up to date introduction to the understanding of current semiconductor devices and their manufacture. Perhaps the best sign of this is the correct emphasis on describing the Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) circuitry. Older texts go into more detail about bipolar technology - the Ebers-Moll model for an npn transistor and all that. But for over 10 years, MOS has been the dominant technology and students should concentrate on getting a clear understanding of it from the book.

There is still a description of bipolar, and of the bipolar-MOS amalgam.

The device physics of junctions and single transistors is competently done. The book is designed for a student who has had an undergraduate course in classical physics, but who perhaps hasnever seen quantum mechanics before. So devices that exhibit pure quantum behaviour, like Esaki/tunnel diodes aren't really gone into. ... Read more

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Quantum mechanical phenomena-including energy bands, energy gaps, holes, and effective mass-constitute the majority of properties unique to semiconductor materials. Understanding how these properties affect the electrical characteristics of semiconductors is vital for engineers working with today's nanoscale devices. Designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses, Principles of Semiconductor Devices covers the dominant practical applications of semiconductor device theory and applies quantum mechanical concepts and equations to develop the energy-band model. The text presents quantum mechanics through examples related to the energy-band model, providing students with a deeper understanding of the energy-band diagrams used to explain semiconductor device operation. The semiconductor theory is directly linked to the electronic layout and design of integrated circuits. The author has divided the text into four parts. Part I explains semiconductor physics, and Part II presents the principles of operation and modeling of the fundamental junctions and transistors. Part III discusses the diode, MOSFET, and BJT topics that are needed for circuit design. Part IV introduces photonic devices, microwave FETs, negative-resistance diodes, and power devices. The chapters and the sections in each chapter are organized hierarchically. Core material is presented first, followed by advanced topics, allowing instructors to select more rigorous, design-related topics as they see fit. ... Read more

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Book Review
I have only currently read up to chapter two.Here is what I've noticed about the book.The content in the chapters is very straightfoward and to the point.The summary at the end of the chapter does a good job reviewing the main points and formulas that were in the text.However I found that the questions at the end of the chapter are somewhat vague about what they are asking for and you have to assume several things to get an answer.

Brain tinkering
The overall development of semiconductors from scratch can be difficult.The practical approach and the step by step rendering process is explained in detail.The review questoins for each chapter and the examples with the solutions in between create for a complete understanding of semiconductor manufactoring.

Nice Price
it is the text book required by course, not so expensive, but i decided to sell it after final exam.

review on "principles on semiconductor devices"
I bought this book a month ago and I'm really pleased with it. It explains in a very clear way the most basic principles in quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics to understand the physical principles for the operation of semiconductor devices. The devices itsself are also widely described in a very understandable way.

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In this book, Quirk and Serda introduce the terminology, concepts, processes, products, and equipment commonly used in the manufacture of ultra large scale integrated (ULSI) semiconductors. The book provides helpful, up-to-date technical information about semiconductor manufacturing and strikes an effective balance between the process and equipment technology found in wafer fabrications. Topics include copper interconnect; dual damascene additive process for metallization; deep UV sub-micron photolithography (.18 micron and below); low-k dielectric processing; chemical mechanical planarization; a comprehensive model of manufacturing process; chemical-mechanical polish (CMP); and maintenance and troubleshooting. For practicing semiconductor manufacturing technicians or those interested in semiconductor manufacturing technology and processes.

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Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
This book is written as college course text. It is easy to understand if you have a good techincal background. It does a good job of covering the many different aspects of the difficult subject.

Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
Nice book.It helped with my understanding of nano technology.Best if used in conjunction with a class requiring it so the teacher can explain some of the processes better than the book because it is vague on some concepts.

Yes, the Best
I feel the authors have accomplished exactly their stated intent.I have used this text as a Fab Manager to train technicians new and old, and I have used it in academia to instruct students.It is superbly presented and easy for ANYONE to understand.It is worth purchasing for the glossary alone which is an excellent tool in helping the un-indoctrinated sift through the tons of jargon associated with this technology.This book is not for in-depth study of the subjects covered- it just explains the basics very well.

Best textbook on the market.
This book is well worth the price if you are looking for an understanding of how semiconductors are made.Although it would be useful to have an engineering degree in order to understand all of it, it isn't necessary.The first couple of pages in each chapter are easy to read and as you gain knowlegde, the book simply expands for you.If I have a complaint, it would be that the book doesn't fit easily in my briefcase!

Buy this book
I am non-technical person in the financial community and have used this text as a resource on a regular basis. I have found it very accessible despite the fact that I have no engineering degree. I recommend this book to any reader who wants a detailed summary of semiconductor manufacturing from wafer fabrication to packaging and test. ... Read more

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• Offers a basic, up-to-date introduction to semiconductor fabrication technology, including both the theoretical and practical aspects of all major steps in the fabrication sequence
• Presents comprehensive coverage of process sequences
• Introduces readers to modern simulation tools
• Addresses the practical aspects of integrated circuit fabrication
• Clearly explains basic processing theory

Customer Reviews (4)

seriously come on
I don't even understand how a textbook like this can be printed with so many errors in it. Even some key equations are riddled with errors that have to be tracked down. It is a major waste of time trying to find where the author went wrong in the example problems. If you can't get the basic algebra correct consistently, why should I trust what you say about anything in this book? If you get stuck with this book for a course I really pity you.

Very poor writing style
Extremely poor teaching tool. Not only are the majority of methods outdated (albeit that is not the authors fault), but the ones that are still being used today are poorly written. The 300 pages of material should have been 600. Gary May should not be writing books; his style is confusing and indirect. I am also very disappointed that Sze's name is on the book. A waste of money.

Not worth the money
I bought this book in a hurry when browsing in a textbook store with limited time. I took it because I saw Sze's name on it. Then I regret...

The materials covered in this book is far from extensive (the book only weighs in 352 pages.) The writing and presentation was mid-level at best. There is hardly anything that you cannot learn or cannot learn better from other process textbooks than from this one. And this book is pricy, a common for all Sze's books.

I think Sze abused his reputation a bit in recent years by coauthoring and publishing a few textbooks. Those books are only of mid-quality and bear very little "Sze's style," which makes me wonder how much time did Sze actually spend in authoring those books. I have become cautious when buying Sze's books now.

Worst Text Book EVER!
I'm a student at Georgia Tech, and for some reason the professors there think that they know how to write textbooks.I've seen a lot of bad textbooks, but this one takes the cake.I can easily label this the worst textbook I've ever used.The book is full of errors, and the homework problems are poorly designed as most of the times you have to consult third party sources to solve them (my entire class agrees).Gary May, if you're reading this (and I hope you are), I want to thank you for writing the most disgusting textbook I've ever read.You clearly know what you are talking about, but you clearly don't know how to talk about it or how to teach it.I honestly don't understand how you expect students to learn from this garbage.I understand most people looking to buy this don't have an option as it is class material, but if you do have any option in this purchase I highly recommend you look elsewhere.I'd give this 0 stars if I could. ... Read more

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This book covers the device physics of semiconductor lasers in five chapters written by recognized experts in this field. The volume begins by introducing the basic mechanisms of optical gain in semiconductors and the role of quantum confinement in modern quantum well diode lasers. Subsequent chapters treat the effects of built-in strain, one of the important recent advances in the technology of these lasers, and the physical mechanisms underlying the dynamics and high speed modulation of these devices. The book concludes with chapters addressing the control of photon states in squeezed-light and microcavity structures, and electron states in low dimensional quantum wire and quantum dot lasers.
The book offers useful information for both readers unfamiliar with semiconductor lasers, through the introductory parts of each chapter, as well as a state-of-the-art discussion of some of the most advanced semiconductor laser structures, intended for readers engaged in research in this field. This book may also serve as an introduction for the companion volume, Semiconductor Lasers II: Materials and Structures, which presents further details on the different material systems and laser structures used for achieving specific diode laser performance features.


* Introduces the reader to the basics of semiconductor lasers
* Covers the fundamentals of lasing in semiconductors, including quantum confined and microcavity structures
* Beneficial to readers interested in the more general aspects of semiconductor physics and optoelectronic devices, such as quantum confined heterostructures and integrated optics
* Each chapter contains a thorough introduction to the topic geared toward the non-expert, followed by an in-depth discussion of current technology and future trends
* Useful for professionals engaged in research and development
* Contains numerous schematic and data-containing illustrations ... Read more

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Nice Book!
Vol.1 is about QW structure, gain materials, etc. I feel good reading this book. It's a good one for undergraduate students to study. ... Read more

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Low-dimensional systems have revolutionized semiconductor physics and had a tremendous impact on technology. Using simple physical explanations, with reference to examples from actual devices, this book introduces the general principles essential to low-dimensional semiconductors. The author presents a formalism that describes low-dimensional semiconductor systems, studying two key systems in detail: the two-dimensional electron gas, employed in field-effect transistors, and the quantum well, whose optical properties have multiple applications in lasers and other opto-electronic devices. The book will be invaluable to undergraduate and first-year graduate physics or electrical engineering students taking courses in low-dimensional systems or heterostructure device physics. ... Read more

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A wonderful reference
As a graduate student working on semiconductor devices, this book is an incredible reference. Davies only assumes about an undergraduate familiarity with the subject, making the text a great "bridge" from core textbooks to research papers. There have been many occasions when, upon not understanding a paper, reading a section in this book made everything clear.

It's a pretty good book for the condensed matter physics nerds...
I found the material interesting and I think it has a good balance of both theoretical material and practical information for experimental applications, so it should satiate most nerds interested in learning more about things like quantum wells, wires, and dots, approximation methods such as k.p perturbation theory, the quantum hall effect, and much more! There's a lot of focus on the optical properties of these low-d structures, which is good as there's really no better way to learn about the properties of matter than to study its interactions with light. HOWEVER, there's one thing about this book that drives me absolutely insane! It's a recurring annoyance, and pops up when he starts working with the Schrodinger equation and calculating the eigenvalues and eigenstates of electrons in electric fields. And that's his decision to use the letter "F" to represent the ELECTRIC field. His reason for doing this is to "avoid confusion with the energy." Well, aside from the fact that he uses a script "E" to represent the energy eigenvalues, which is easily differentiated from the normal "E", he really should have taken a minute to think about what might be confusing about using "F" for the E-field! Uhhhh, HELLo! Does the word "FORCE" ring a bell? Newton's second law, big motherfracking F = ma! For goodness sakes, don't ya think that might be a little confusing??? I know it's a niggling detail, but in the interest of full disclosure, I'm just letting the world know the pain and suffering I had to endure while reading the text. I don't wish it upon anyone, especially my fellow space cadets! :D

incomprehensible
Possibly with strong background in Quantum Mechanics and Advanced Mathematics - the book is readable.Otherwise, the authors incomplete explanations make the book entirely incomprehensible.

excellent introduction to quantum structures
i read this book and it seems to be very readable. it explains the physics behind the quantum heterostructures in a lucid and tractable manner. i recommend this volume before reading the treatise by weisbach & vinter. those who want to start research on quantum structures will find this book as an invaluable resource. its comprehensive and almost exhaustive.

A first taste of mesoscopic physics
Readable introductions to mesoscopic physics are few and far between, many being either far too simplistic and naive or too mired in formalism. Davies gives clear and lucid discussions of such topics as electron confinement in quantum wells, the integral quantum Hall effect, quantum point contacts, and MODFET's/HEMT's. Although by no means extensive and in depth, Davies does point out simplifications and refers the interested reader to relevant references for more details. Overall, it is a balanced introduction.

This book is a useful point of entry for undergraduates to low-dimensional semiconductor physics. Reading this book is good preparation for more advanced and specialized literature including: Solid State Physics vol. 44 ed. Ehrenreich and Turnbull; Perspectives in Quantum Hall Effects, Das Sarma and Pinczuk.

As with any new text, there are errata but an up to date webpage of corrections is maintained by the author. ... Read more

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This book examines the fundamental physics underlying this rich complexity of photoelectronic properties of semiconductors, and will familiarize the reader with the relatively simple models that are useful in describing these fundamentals. Following introductory material on the basic concepts, the book moves on to consider a wide range of phenomena, including photoconductivity, recombination effects, photoelectronic methods of defect analysis, photoeffects at grain boundaries, amorphous semiconductors, photovoltaic effects, and photoeffects in quantum wells and superlattices. ... Read more

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This text is an accurate, concise introduction to semiconductor materials, IC device design, and IC chip fabrication processes.Students will benefit from the brief introduction to the fundamentals of semiconductor materials, which emphasizes (for example) the advantages of using GaAs instead of Si for the fabrication of certain devices.Navon explains how to use computer modeling in analysis and design, and provides numerous practical, relevant worked problems to reinforce the material. ... Read more

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Modern Semiconductor Devices for Integrated Circuits, First Edition introduces readers to the world of modern semiconductor devices with an emphasis on integrated circuit applications. KEY TOPICS: Electrons and Holes in Semiconductors; Motion and Recombination of Electrons and Holes; Device Fabrication Technology; PN and Metal–Semiconductor Junctions; MOS Capacitor; MOS Transistor; MOSFETs in ICs—Scaling, Leakage, and Other Topics; Bipolar Transistor. MARKET: Written by an experienced teacher, researcher, and expert in industry practices, this succinct and forward-looking text is appropriate for anyone interested in semiconductor devices for integrated curcuits, and serves as a suitable reference text for practicing engineers.  

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This textbook combines a thorough theoretical treatment of the basic physics of semiconductors with applications to practical devices by putting special emphasis on the physical principles upon which these devices operate.Topics treated are the detailed band structure of semiconductors, the effect of impurities on electronic states, and semiconductor statistics. Also discussed are lattice dynamical, transport, and surface properties as well as optical, magneto-optical, and electro-optical properties. The applied part of the book treats p-n junctions, bipolar junction transistors, semiconductor lasers and photodevices, after which the subject of heterostructures and superlattices is taken up with coverage of electronic, lattice dynamical, optical, and transport properties. The book concludes with treatments of metal-semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs and devices based on heterostructures.Graduate students and lecturers in semiconductor physics, condensed matter physics, electromagnetic theory, and quantum mechanics will find this a useful textbook and reference work. ... Read more

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A good reference
This is a good reference book on semiconductor physics, particularly on the basics. I will not suggest it for beginners though, but advanced graduate students may learn a lot of the basics, which they almost always think they know but actually do not. Examples juxtaposed with the text are helpful. But too much math many times obscure the physics that the book intends to teach. Nevertheless a good reference book for a library. ... Read more

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First introduced nearly a decade ago, the first edition of the Handbook of Semiconductor Interconnection Technology became widely popular for its thorough, integrated treatment of interconnect technologies and its forward-looking perspective. The field has grown tremendously in the interim and many of the "likely directions" outlined in the first edition are now standard in modern facilities. Thoroughly updated to reflect recent advances, this Second Edition examines the interconnect and fabrication technologies currently available along with the future prospects for the field.

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III-Nitride semiconductor materials — (Al, In, Ga)N — are excellent wide band gap semiconductors very suitable for modern electronic and optoelectronic applications. Remarkable breakthroughs have been achieved recently, and current knowledge and data published have to be modified and upgraded. This book presents the new developments and achievements in the field.Written by renowned experts, the review chapters in this book cover the most important topics and achievements in recent years, discuss progress made by different groups, and suggest future directions. Each chapter also describes the basis of theory or experiment.The III-Nitride-based industry is building up and new economic developments from these materials are promising. It is expected that III-Nitride-based LEDs may replace traditional light bulbs to realize a revolution in lighting. This book is a valuable source of information for engineers, scientists and students working towards such goals. ... Read more