Introductory Semiconductor Device Physics

Introduction to Semiconductor Device Physics is a popular and established text that offers a thorough introduction to the underlying physics of semiconductor devices. It begins with a review of basic solid state physics, then goes on to describe the properties of semiconductors including energy bands, the concept of effective mass, carrier concentr

This textbook provides a theoretical background for contemporary trends in solid-state theory and semiconductor device physics. It discusses advanced methods of quantum mechanics and field theory and is therefore primarily intended for graduate students in theoretical and experimental physics who have already studied electrodynamics, statistical physics, and quantum mechanics. It also relates solid-state physics fundamentals to semiconductor device applications and includes auxiliary results from mathematics and quantum mechanics, making the book useful also for graduate students in electrical engineering and material science. Key Features: Explores concepts common in textbooks on semiconductors, in addition to topics not included in similar books currently available on the market, such as the topology of Hilbert space in crystals Contains the latest research and developments in the field Written in an accessible yet rigorous manner

Semiconductor Device Physics and Design teaches readers how to approach device design from the point of view of someone who wants to improve devices and can see the opportunity and challenges. It begins with coverage of basic physics concepts, including the physics behind polar heterostructures and strained heterostructures. The book then details the important devices ranging from p-n diodes to bipolar and field effect devices. By relating device design to device performance and then relating device needs to system use the student can see how device design works in the real world.

An introduction to the fundamentals of semiconductor physics and engineering This book discusses fundamental semiconductor physics of devices and on-chip interconnections for physicists and links these concepts to engineering applications and case studies of computer chips. The book is organized in three parts. The first part deals with the representation of information and computation. The second part covers semiconductor device physics within the context of computation. The third part reviews chip design and semiconductor fabrication. The book includes relevant equations, with the aim of closing the gap in the existing literature with actual case studies and engineering applications. Examples are provided in each chapter to illustrate physical and electrical concepts through the use of high-performance silicon technologies. Introductory Semiconductor Device Physics for Chip Design and Manufacturing: Provides physical descriptions and illustrations with data visualizations to facilitate intuitive understanding of semiconductor physics, devices and on-chip interconnections Blends theoretical physics treatment with engineering applications and real case studies for manufactured chips Presents complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) transistors in high-performance server microprocessors with static CMOS combinational digital circuit design examples Offers a rich array of student problem sets, mid-term exams, and final exams with a glossary at the end of the book M. Y. Lanzerotti, PhD, has over 15 years of engineering experience in designing integrated circuits for high-performance server chips and aerospace applications. Dr. Lanzerotti is Assistant Professor of Physics at Augsburg College and previously held positions as Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at Air Force Institute of Technology, Instructor at Harvard Summer School, Visiting Faculty Fellow at Pacific Lutheran University, Visiting Faculty Fellow at Sapienza University of Rome, and Research Staff Member at IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center. This book is inspired from Dr. Lanzerotti’s course, “Introductory Semiconductor Device Physics for Chip Design and Manufacturing,” at Harvard Summer School. Dr. Lanzerotti holds physics degrees from Harvard College, the University of Cambridge, and Cornell University. Dr. Lanzerotti holds four U.S. patents, was awarded an IEEE Technical Innovation Award in 2007 and an IBM Outstanding Research Contribution Award in 1998, and was Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Magazine.

An introduction to the fundamentals of semiconductor physics and engineering This book discusses fundamental semiconductor physics of devices and on-chip interconnections for physicists and links these concepts to engineering applications and case studies of computer chips. The book is organized in three parts. The first part deals with the representation of information and computation. The second part covers semiconductor device physics within the context of computation. The third part reviews chip design and semiconductor fabrication. The book includes relevant equations, with the aim of closing the gap in the existing literature with actual case studies and engineering applications. Examples are provided in each chapter to illustrate physical and electrical concepts through the use of high-performance silicon technologies. Introductory Semiconductor Device Physics for Chip Design and Manufacturing: Provides physical descriptions and illustrations with data visualizations to facilitate intuitive understanding of semiconductor physics, devices and on-chip interconnections Blends theoretical physics treatment with engineering applications and real case studies for manufactured chips Presents complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) transistors in high-performance server microprocessors with static CMOS combinational digital circuit design examples Offers a rich array of student problem sets, mid-term exams, and final exams with a glossary at the end of the book M. Y. Lanzerotti, PhD, has over 15 years of engineering experience in designing integrated circuits for high-performance server chips and aerospace applications. Dr. Lanzerotti is Assistant Professor of Physics at Augsburg College and previously held positions as Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at Air Force Institute of Technology, Instructor at Harvard Summer School, Visiting Faculty Fellow at Pacific Lutheran University, Visiting Faculty Fellow at Sapienza University of Rome, and Research Staff Member at IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center. This book is inspired from Dr. Lanzerotti’s course, “Introductory Semiconductor Device Physics for Chip Design and Manufacturing,” at Harvard Summer School. Dr. Lanzerotti holds physics degrees from Harvard College, the University of Cambridge, and Cornell University. Dr. Lanzerotti holds four U.S. patents, was awarded an IEEE Technical Innovation Award in 2007 and an IBM Outstanding Research Contribution Award in 1998, and was Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Magazine.

This text aims to provide the fundamentals necessary to understand semiconductor device characteristics, operations and limitations. Quantum mechanics and quantum theory are explored, and this background helps give students a deeper understanding of the essentials of physics and semiconductors.

This textbook book discusses fundamental semiconductor physics of devices and on-chip interconnections and links these concepts to engineering applications and case studies of computer chips. The book is organized in three parts. The first part deals with the representation of information and computation. The second part covers semiconductor device physics within the context of computation. The third part reviews chip design and semiconductor fabrication. The book includes relevant equations, with the aim of closing the gap in the existing literature with actual case studies and engineering applications. Examples are provided in each chapter to illustrate physical and electrical concepts through the use of high-performance silicon technologies.

ESSENTIALS OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PHYSICS An introductory semiconductor device physics textbook that is accessible to readers without a background in statistical physics I wish this book had been available when I needed to make a Semiconductor class myself a few years ago [...] A very nice aspect is that some concepts (e.g. density of states) are explained in a way that I have not seen elsewhere. These types of unconventional approaches are very valuable for a teacher. (Bjorn Maes, University of Mons, Belgium) [...] the author offers an accessible description of statistical analysis and adopts it to explain the core properties of semiconductors. [...] [He] uses interesting metaphors and analogies to exemplify some of the most difficult notions, in an innovative and engaging way. (Andrea di Falco, University of St. Andrews, UK) The subject of this book is the physics of semiconductor devices, which is an important topic in engineering and physics because it forms the background for electronic and optoelectronic devices, including solar cells. The author aims to provide students and teachers with a concise text that focuses on semiconductor devices and covers the necessary background in statistical physics. This text introduces the key prerequisite knowledge in a simple, clear, and friendly manner. It distills the key concepts of semiconductor devices down to their essentials, enabling students to master this key subject in engineering, physics, and materials. The subject matter treated in this book is directly connected to the physics of p-n junctions and solar cells, which has become a topic of intense interest in the last decade. Sample topics covered within the text include: Chemical potential, Fermi level, Fermi-Dirac distribution, drift current and diffusion current. The physics of semiconductors, band theory and intuitive derivations of the concentration of charge carriers. The p-n junction, with qualitative analysis preceding the mathematical descriptions. A derivation of the current vs voltage relation in p-n junctions (Shockley equation). Important applications of p-n junctions, including solar cells The two main types of transistors: Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) and Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFET) For students and instructors, it may be used as a primary textbook for an introductory semiconductor device physics course and is suitable for a course of approximately 30-50 hours. Scientists studying and researching semiconductor devices in general, and solar cells in particular, will also benefit from the clear and intuitive explanations found in this book.