Introduction To Microelectronic Devices

Hardware -- general.

Hardware -- general.

For courses in Theory and Fabrication of Integrated Circuits. The author's goal in writing this text was to present a concise survey of the most up-to-date techniques in the field. It is devoted exclusively to processing, and is highlighted by careful explanations, clear, simple language, and numerous fully-solved example problems. This work assumes a minimal knowledge of integrated circuits and of terminal behavior of electronic components such as resistors, diodes, and MOS and bipolar transistors.

The second edition of this introductory book sets out clearly and concisely the principles of operation of the semiconductor devices that lie at the heart of the microelectronic revolution. The book aims to teach the reader how semiconductor devices are modelled. It begins by providing a firm background in the relevant semiconductor physics. These ideas are then used to construct both circuit models and mathematical models for diodes, bipolar transistors and MOSFETs. It also describes the processes involved in fabricating silicon chips containing these devices. The first edition has already proved a highly useful textbook to first and second year degree students in electrical and electronic engineering, and related disciplines. It is also useful to HND students in similar subject areas, and as supplementary reading for anyone involved in integrated circuit design and fabrication.

The second edition of this introductory book sets out clearly and concisely the principles of operation of the semiconductor devices that lie at the heart of the microelectronic revolution.The book aims to teach the reader how semiconductor devices are modelled. It begins by providing a firm background in the relevant semiconductor physics. These ideas are then used to construct both circuit models and mathematical models for diodes, bipolar transistors and MOSFETs. It also describes the processes involved in fabricating silicon chips containing these devices.The first edition has already proved a highly useful textbook to first and second year degree students in electrical and electronic engineering, and related disciplines. It is also useful to HND students in similar subject areas, and as supplementary reading for anyone involved in integrated circuit design and fabrication./a

Combining solid state devices with electronic circuits for an introductory-level microelectronics course, this textbook offers an integrated approach so that students can truly understand how a circuit works. A concise writing style is employed, with the right level of detail and physics to help students understand how a device works. Other features include an emphasis on modelling of electronic devices, and analysis of non-linear circuits. Spice problems, worked examples and end-of-chapter problems are included.

This introduction to microelectronic circuits and devices views a circuit as an entire electronic system, rather than as a collection of individual devices. Providing students with the tools necessary to make intelligent choices in the design of analogue and digital systems, it introduces the MOSFET, BJT, and JFET in a single chapter on device properties; covers the non-ideal properties of op-amps using an approach that can be understood by those with little prior knowledge of transistor theory; and contains an optional discussion of photonic devices - including the photodiode, phototransistor, light-emitting diode, and laser diode.