Solid State Electronic Devices

This book is designed to help readers gain a basic understanding of semiconductor devices and the physical operating principles behind them. This two-fold approach 1) provides the user with a sound understanding of existing devices, and 2) helps them develop the basic tools with which they can later learn about applications and the latest devices. The piece provides one of the most comprehensive treatments of all the important semiconductor devices, and reflects the most current trends in the technology and theoretical understanding of the devices. FEATURES/BENEFITS *NEW-Thoroughly updated to reflect the most current trends in the technology and theoretical understanding of devices. *NEW-Expanded description of silicon Czochralski growth, wafer production, and vapor phase epitaxy (Ch. 1). *NEW-Clearer discussion of chemical bonding, energy band formation and hole transport (Chs. 2, 3 and 4). *NEW-Consolidated coverage of p-n junction diodes and its applications (Ch. 5). *NEW-Greatly expanded/updated discussion of device fabrication processes (Ch. 5 and appendices). *NEW-Earlier discussion of MOS devices (Ch. 6)-Ahead of bipolar junction transistors-reflects the preponderance of com