Semiconductor Physics and Devices
4th Edition
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OverviewWith its strong pedagogy, superior readability and thorough examination of the physics of semiconductor material, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Fourth Edition provides a basis for understanding the characteristics, operation and limitati…
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PART I—Semiconductor Material Properties
Chapter 1. The Crystal Structure of Solids
Chapter 2. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Chapter 3. Introduction to the Quantum Theory of Solids
Chapter 4. The Semiconductor in Equilibrium
Chapter 5. Carrier Transport Phenomena
Chapter 6. Nonequilibrium Excess Carriers in Semiconductors
PART II—Fundamental Semiconductor Devices
Chapter 7. The pn Junction
Chapter 8. The pn Junction Diode
Chapter 9. Metal–Semiconductor and Semiconductor Heterojunctions
Chapter 10. Fundamentals of the Metal–Oxide– Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor
Chapter 11. Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor: Additional Concepts
Chapter 12. The Bipolar Transistor
Chapter 13. The Junction Field-Effect Transistor
PART III—Specialized Semiconductor Devices
Chapter 14. Optical Devices
Chapter 15. Semiconductor Microwave and Power Devices
Appendix
A. Selected List of Symbols
B. System of Units, Conversion Factors, and General Constants
C. The Periodic Table
D. Unit of Energy—The Electron Volt
E. “Derivation” of Schrodinger’s Wave Equation
F. Effective Mass Concepts
G. The Error Function
H. Answers to Selected Problems
Index
Chapter 1. The Crystal Structure of Solids
Chapter 2. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Chapter 3. Introduction to the Quantum Theory of Solids
Chapter 4. The Semiconductor in Equilibrium
Chapter 5. Carrier Transport Phenomena
Chapter 6. Nonequilibrium Excess Carriers in Semiconductors
PART II—Fundamental Semiconductor Devices
Chapter 7. The pn Junction
Chapter 8. The pn Junction Diode
Chapter 9. Metal–Semiconductor and Semiconductor Heterojunctions
Chapter 10. Fundamentals of the Metal–Oxide– Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor
Chapter 11. Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor: Additional Concepts
Chapter 12. The Bipolar Transistor
Chapter 13. The Junction Field-Effect Transistor
PART III—Specialized Semiconductor Devices
Chapter 14. Optical Devices
Chapter 15. Semiconductor Microwave and Power Devices
Appendix
A. Selected List of Symbols
B. System of Units, Conversion Factors, and General Constants
C. The Periodic Table
D. Unit of Energy—The Electron Volt
E. “Derivation” of Schrodinger’s Wave Equation
F. Effective Mass Concepts
G. The Error Function
H. Answers to Selected Problems
Index
Overview
With its strong pedagogy, superior readability and thorough examination of the physics of semiconductor material, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Fourth Edition provides a basis for understanding the characteristics, operation and limitations of semiconductor devices. Neamen' s Semiconductor Physics and Devices deals with the electrical properties and characteristics of semiconductor materials and devices.
The goal of this book is to bring together quantum mechanics, the quantum theory of solids, semiconductor material physics and semiconductor device physics in a clear and understandable way.
Key Features
• Extensive Coverage of Physics and Quantum Theory in chapters 2 and 3 thereby preparing students for a deeper
understanding in developing new semiconductor devices.
• Comprehensive Coverage of Semiconductor Devices is presented from Chapter 7 onward. Each chapter treats a
different device family. The organization of this book is flexible to accommodate different preferences and teaching
styles.
• Design Examples and homework problems help students grasp more practical and open-ended problem-solving
methods. The examples contain all the details of the analysis or design, so the reader does not have to fill in missing
steps. These design-oriented examples are marked with an icon.
• Enhanced Learning System with the inclusion of "Test Your Understanding Exercises" added after each example, and
learning objectives are included before each example as well. A preview section opens each chapter and links the
current chapter's goals to those of earlier material.
With its strong pedagogy, superior readability and thorough examination of the physics of semiconductor material, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Fourth Edition provides a basis for understanding the characteristics, operation and limitations of semiconductor devices. Neamen' s Semiconductor Physics and Devices deals with the electrical properties and characteristics of semiconductor materials and devices.
The goal of this book is to bring together quantum mechanics, the quantum theory of solids, semiconductor material physics and semiconductor device physics in a clear and understandable way.
Key Features
• Extensive Coverage of Physics and Quantum Theory in chapters 2 and 3 thereby preparing students for a deeper
understanding in developing new semiconductor devices.
• Comprehensive Coverage of Semiconductor Devices is presented from Chapter 7 onward. Each chapter treats a
different device family. The organization of this book is flexible to accommodate different preferences and teaching
styles.
• Design Examples and homework problems help students grasp more practical and open-ended problem-solving
methods. The examples contain all the details of the analysis or design, so the reader does not have to fill in missing
steps. These design-oriented examples are marked with an icon.
• Enhanced Learning System with the inclusion of "Test Your Understanding Exercises" added after each example, and
learning objectives are included before each example as well. A preview section opens each chapter and links the
current chapter's goals to those of earlier material.