Neamen, Donald A.,

Semiconductor physics and devices : basic principles / Donald A. Neamen. - Fourth edition. - xxiv, 758 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The crystal structure of solids. -- Introduction to quantum mechanics. -- Introduction to the quantum theory of solids. -- The semiconductor in equilibrium. -- Carrier transport phenomena. -- Nonequilibrium excess carriers in semiconductors. -- The pn junction. -- The pn junction diode. -- Metal-semiconductor and semiconductor heterojunction. -- Fundamentals of the metal-qxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor. -- Metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor : additional concepts. -- The bipolar transistor. -- The junction field-effect transistor. -- Optical devices. -- Semiconductor microwave and power devices.

Provides a basis for understanding the characteristics, operation, and limitations of semiconductor devices. This title deals with the electrical properties and characteristics of semiconductor materials and devices. It intends to bring together quantum mechanics, the quantum theory of solids, and semiconductor material physics.

9780073529585 0073529583

2010045765


Semiconductors.

QC611 / .N39 2012

537.622 NE.S 2012