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This book provides a basic understanding of new developments on semiconductor-based sensors. Written for senior undergraduate and graduate students majoring in solid-state physics, electrical engineering, and materials science and engineering, this material is also relevant to researchers in the field of sensors for gas, chemical, bio, and medical applications. It presents original theory and experimental research, featuring numerous experts in the field who review progress in semiconductor and nano-material-based sensors and discuss the latest research regarding their applications. Fields addressed include: Si-MOS based sensors, nano-material based sensors, GaN-bsed sensor arrays for nano- and pico-fluidic systems, and InN based sensors.

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The book provides an overview of the fascinating spectrum of semiconductor physics, devices and applications, presented from a historical perspective. It covers the development of the subject from its inception in the early nineteenth century to the recent millennium. Written in a lively, informal style, it emphasizes the interaction between pure scientific push and commercial pull, on the one hand, and between basic physics, materials, and devices, on the other. It also sets the various device developments in the context of systems requirements and explains how such developments met wide-ranging consumer demands. It is written so as to appeal to students at all levels in physics, electrical engineering, and materials science, to teachers, lecturers, and professionals working in the field, as well as to a non-specialist scientific readership. ... Read more

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History with high technical content...
Many good "history of science" books have limited insight into the subject matter because the author has not worked actively in that field. In contrast, Orton has worked on semiconductor R&D for many years, and has written many technical papers and technical monographs (two books I am aware of with P. Blood on semiconductor characterization). I am not an expert on the history of semiconductors, but Iwork in the field and I believe Orton has written a good history of the semiconductors that those who work in the field should find interesting. I would compare it with E.T. Bell's "Men of Mathematics" in terms of insight into the technical areas, although Bell's book has many more interesting accounts of the personal lives of the mathematicians. Bell's book is also very readable for the non-mathematician, whereas Orton's book may be a little too complex in most spots for a non-scientist/engineer. Orton's book is great at giving simplified accounts of a great many complex semiconductor physics and device topics. You will not be able to design aquantum cascade laser after reading his book, but you will in a few minutes get some qualitative (and for many topics even semi-quantitative) idea of what it's all about. ... Read more

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Quantum mechanical phenomena-including energy bands, energy gaps, holes, and effective mass-constitute the majority of properties unique to semiconductor materials. Understanding how these properties affect the electrical characteristics of semiconductors is vital for engineers working with today's nanoscale devices. Designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses, Principles of Semiconductor Devices covers the dominant practical applications of semiconductor device theory and applies quantum mechanical concepts and equations to develop the energy-band model. The text presents quantum mechanics through examples related to the energy-band model, providing students with a deeper understanding of the energy-band diagrams used to explain semiconductor device operation. The semiconductor theory is directly linked to the electronic layout and design of integrated circuits. The author has divided the text into four parts. Part I explains semiconductor physics, and Part II presents the principles of operation and modeling of the fundamental junctions and transistors. Part III discusses the diode, MOSFET, and BJT topics that are needed for circuit design. Part IV introduces photonic devices, microwave FETs, negative-resistance diodes, and power devices. The chapters and the sections in each chapter are organized hierarchically. Core material is presented first, followed by advanced topics, allowing instructors to select more rigorous, design-related topics as they see fit. ... Read more

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Book Review
I have only currently read up to chapter two.Here is what I've noticed about the book.The content in the chapters is very straightfoward and to the point.The summary at the end of the chapter does a good job reviewing the main points and formulas that were in the text.However I found that the questions at the end of the chapter are somewhat vague about what they are asking for and you have to assume several things to get an answer.

Brain tinkering
The overall development of semiconductors from scratch can be difficult.The practical approach and the step by step rendering process is explained in detail.The review questoins for each chapter and the examples with the solutions in between create for a complete understanding of semiconductor manufactoring.

Nice Price
it is the text book required by course, not so expensive, but i decided to sell it after final exam.

review on "principles on semiconductor devices"
I bought this book a month ago and I'm really pleased with it. It explains in a very clear way the most basic principles in quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics to understand the physical principles for the operation of semiconductor devices. The devices itsself are also widely described in a very understandable way.

A.Schrauwen
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This book covers the device physics of semiconductor lasers in five chapters written by recognized experts in this field. The volume begins by introducing the basic mechanisms of optical gain in semiconductors and the role of quantum confinement in modern quantum well diode lasers. Subsequent chapters treat the effects of built-in strain, one of the important recent advances in the technology of these lasers, and the physical mechanisms underlying the dynamics and high speed modulation of these devices. The book concludes with chapters addressing the control of photon states in squeezed-light and microcavity structures, and electron states in low dimensional quantum wire and quantum dot lasers.
The book offers useful information for both readers unfamiliar with semiconductor lasers, through the introductory parts of each chapter, as well as a state-of-the-art discussion of some of the most advanced semiconductor laser structures, intended for readers engaged in research in this field. This book may also serve as an introduction for the companion volume, Semiconductor Lasers II: Materials and Structures, which presents further details on the different material systems and laser structures used for achieving specific diode laser performance features.


* Introduces the reader to the basics of semiconductor lasers
* Covers the fundamentals of lasing in semiconductors, including quantum confined and microcavity structures
* Beneficial to readers interested in the more general aspects of semiconductor physics and optoelectronic devices, such as quantum confined heterostructures and integrated optics
* Each chapter contains a thorough introduction to the topic geared toward the non-expert, followed by an in-depth discussion of current technology and future trends
* Useful for professionals engaged in research and development
* Contains numerous schematic and data-containing illustrations ... Read more

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Nice Book!
Vol.1 is about QW structure, gain materials, etc. I feel good reading this book. It's a good one for undergraduate students to study. ... Read more

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Research and development of photovoltaic solar cells is playing an ever-larger practical role in energy supply and ecological conservation all over the world. Many materials science problems are encountered in understanding exising solar cells and the development of more efficient, less costly and more stable cells. This book offers an historical overview of this field, concentrating primarily on exciting development since the late 1980s. It describes the properties of the materials that play and important role in photovoltaic applications, the solar cell structures in which they are used, and the experimental and theoretical developments that have led to the most promising contenders. ... Read more

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This book examines the fundamental physics underlying this rich complexity of photoelectronic properties of semiconductors, and will familiarize the reader with the relatively simple models that are useful in describing these fundamentals. Following introductory material on the basic concepts, the book moves on to consider a wide range of phenomena, including photoconductivity, recombination effects, photoelectronic methods of defect analysis, photoeffects at grain boundaries, amorphous semiconductors, photovoltaic effects, and photoeffects in quantum wells and superlattices. ... Read more

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Semiconductor nanostructures are ideal systems to tailor the physical properties via quantum effects, utilizing special growth techniques, self-assembling, wet chemical processes or lithographic tools in combination with tuneable external electric and magnetic fields. Such systems are called "Quantum Materials".The electronic, photonic, and phononic properties of these systems are governed by size quantization and discrete energy levels. The charging is controlled by the Coulomb blockade. The spin can be manipulated by the geometrical structure, external gates and by integrating hybrid ferromagnetic emitters.This book reviews sophisticated preparation methods for quantum materials based on III-V and II-VI semiconductors and a wide variety of experimental techniques for the investigation of these interesting systems. It highlights selected experiments and theoretical concepts and gives such a state-of-the-art overview about the wide field of physics and chemistry that can be studied in these systems. ... Read more

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This comparative tutorial describes the reasons behind device failures and provides practical information on what can be done to minimize failure-prone designs and enhance device reliability. The text demonstrates how, with such advantages as smaller size, low-cost and simple operation, LEDs are well suited for a wide range of applications - especially in the field of optical fibre communication. This book should prove of interest to engineers and scientists in research, design, manufacturing and development of semiconductor lasers, LEDs and optical transmission systems. ... Read more

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Understanding semiconductor devices, as the building blocks of electronic circuits, is clearly of fundamental importance. In response to this challenge, this text, suitable for an advanced undergraduate or early graduate level course, is written to achieve the following goals: 1.)To meet the students' need to understand with: a)intuitive explanations of the underlying scientific concepts, b)explained fundamental equations, as opposed to using mathematics to explain physical phenomena, c)explained energy-band diagrams to provide rigorous and powerful presentations, which are easy to understand through an analogy with balls on a solid surface and bubbles in water, d)intriguing review questions, and a comprehensive set of worked out examples and problems. 2.)To provide a vertical (electronics-to-physics) hierarchy and a lateral (in terms of contents) flexibility. The electronics-to-physics approach motivates the students to learn the underlying scientific concepts and mathematical models by providing appropriate context and a continuous progression from the common-sense towards more abstract concepts. 3.)To provide CAD "nuts and bolts" with a small SPICE simulator widely used for computer-aided design of electronic circuits. The SPICE contents of this book provide a unique reference and pedagogical tools including: a)tabular presentations of the equations used as device models, b)hierarchically classified and explained SPICE parameters, c)case by case description of parameter measurement techniques, d)computer-based exercises that illustrate the effects of individual SPICE parameters on device and circuits characteristics. 4.)To provide links between the theoretical principles and real-life issues. The following points illustrate the level of integration achieved in this book: a)The device descriptions develop from application concepts (basic circuits). The underlying scientific concepts are "discovered" as needed. The introductions of particular device effects are explained by directly linked descriptions of what is happening on an atomic scale, b)Direct links are established between the fundamental equations and pragmatic SPICE models, c)Practically important issues such as reliability, device parameter measurements, etc., are presented such that they are directly related to the descriptions of fundamental device electronics and technology. ... Read more

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The Clearest and greatest book to UNDERSTAND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
This book is excelent. Every concept is clearly explained, pictures support every argument (I want to enphasise this: amazing). I have read many books about semiconductors, and again this ones clarified just everything...The understanding that you get about Semiconductors through this book is just amazing. Very helpful for beginers and even better when you need to review some concepts that were poorly explained or badly learned in the past.

Just excelent

Juan

Very Understandable
As a graduate student going through the book by myself I found the content really useful as well as very understandable.I would highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to learn more about the basic as well as the more complex principles of semiconductor devices.

Excellent...YES!
I have been using this book for my Electric Devices course.It is a really, really good book.I would very much recommend it to any professors to use it as their textbook for their class.It explains concepts very clearly, and easy to understand.

A+ to the author! ... Read more

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First introduced nearly a decade ago, the first edition of the Handbook of Semiconductor Interconnection Technology became widely popular for its thorough, integrated treatment of interconnect technologies and its forward-looking perspective. The field has grown tremendously in the interim and many of the "likely directions" outlined in the first edition are now standard in modern facilities. Thoroughly updated to reflect recent advances, this Second Edition examines the interconnect and fabrication technologies currently available along with the future prospects for the field.

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• Offers a basic, up-to-date introduction to semiconductor fabrication technology, including both the theoretical and practical aspects of all major steps in the fabrication sequence
• Presents comprehensive coverage of process sequences
• Introduces readers to modern simulation tools
• Addresses the practical aspects of integrated circuit fabrication
• Clearly explains basic processing theory

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seriously come on
I don't even understand how a textbook like this can be printed with so many errors in it. Even some key equations are riddled with errors that have to be tracked down. It is a major waste of time trying to find where the author went wrong in the example problems. If you can't get the basic algebra correct consistently, why should I trust what you say about anything in this book? If you get stuck with this book for a course I really pity you.

Very poor writing style
Extremely poor teaching tool. Not only are the majority of methods outdated (albeit that is not the authors fault), but the ones that are still being used today are poorly written. The 300 pages of material should have been 600. Gary May should not be writing books; his style is confusing and indirect. I am also very disappointed that Sze's name is on the book. A waste of money.

Not worth the money
I bought this book in a hurry when browsing in a textbook store with limited time. I took it because I saw Sze's name on it. Then I regret...

The materials covered in this book is far from extensive (the book only weighs in 352 pages.) The writing and presentation was mid-level at best. There is hardly anything that you cannot learn or cannot learn better from other process textbooks than from this one. And this book is pricy, a common for all Sze's books.

I think Sze abused his reputation a bit in recent years by coauthoring and publishing a few textbooks. Those books are only of mid-quality and bear very little "Sze's style," which makes me wonder how much time did Sze actually spend in authoring those books. I have become cautious when buying Sze's books now.

Worst Text Book EVER!
I'm a student at Georgia Tech, and for some reason the professors there think that they know how to write textbooks.I've seen a lot of bad textbooks, but this one takes the cake.I can easily label this the worst textbook I've ever used.The book is full of errors, and the homework problems are poorly designed as most of the times you have to consult third party sources to solve them (my entire class agrees).Gary May, if you're reading this (and I hope you are), I want to thank you for writing the most disgusting textbook I've ever read.You clearly know what you are talking about, but you clearly don't know how to talk about it or how to teach it.I honestly don't understand how you expect students to learn from this garbage.I understand most people looking to buy this don't have an option as it is class material, but if you do have any option in this purchase I highly recommend you look elsewhere.I'd give this 0 stars if I could. ... Read more

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This text is an accurate, concise introduction to semiconductor materials, IC device design, and IC chip fabrication processes.Students will benefit from the brief introduction to the fundamentals of semiconductor materials, which emphasizes (for example) the advantages of using GaAs instead of Si for the fabrication of certain devices.Navon explains how to use computer modeling in analysis and design, and provides numerous practical, relevant worked problems to reinforce the material. ... Read more

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Low-dimensional systems have revolutionized semiconductor physics and had a tremendous impact on technology. Using simple physical explanations, with reference to examples from actual devices, this book introduces the general principles essential to low-dimensional semiconductors. The author presents a formalism that describes low-dimensional semiconductor systems, studying two key systems in detail: the two-dimensional electron gas, employed in field-effect transistors, and the quantum well, whose optical properties have multiple applications in lasers and other opto-electronic devices. The book will be invaluable to undergraduate and first-year graduate physics or electrical engineering students taking courses in low-dimensional systems or heterostructure device physics. ... Read more

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A wonderful reference
As a graduate student working on semiconductor devices, this book is an incredible reference. Davies only assumes about an undergraduate familiarity with the subject, making the text a great "bridge" from core textbooks to research papers. There have been many occasions when, upon not understanding a paper, reading a section in this book made everything clear.

It's a pretty good book for the condensed matter physics nerds...
I found the material interesting and I think it has a good balance of both theoretical material and practical information for experimental applications, so it should satiate most nerds interested in learning more about things like quantum wells, wires, and dots, approximation methods such as k.p perturbation theory, the quantum hall effect, and much more! There's a lot of focus on the optical properties of these low-d structures, which is good as there's really no better way to learn about the properties of matter than to study its interactions with light. HOWEVER, there's one thing about this book that drives me absolutely insane! It's a recurring annoyance, and pops up when he starts working with the Schrodinger equation and calculating the eigenvalues and eigenstates of electrons in electric fields. And that's his decision to use the letter "F" to represent the ELECTRIC field. His reason for doing this is to "avoid confusion with the energy." Well, aside from the fact that he uses a script "E" to represent the energy eigenvalues, which is easily differentiated from the normal "E", he really should have taken a minute to think about what might be confusing about using "F" for the E-field! Uhhhh, HELLo! Does the word "FORCE" ring a bell? Newton's second law, big motherfracking F = ma! For goodness sakes, don't ya think that might be a little confusing??? I know it's a niggling detail, but in the interest of full disclosure, I'm just letting the world know the pain and suffering I had to endure while reading the text. I don't wish it upon anyone, especially my fellow space cadets! :D

incomprehensible
Possibly with strong background in Quantum Mechanics and Advanced Mathematics - the book is readable.Otherwise, the authors incomplete explanations make the book entirely incomprehensible.

excellent introduction to quantum structures
i read this book and it seems to be very readable. it explains the physics behind the quantum heterostructures in a lucid and tractable manner. i recommend this volume before reading the treatise by weisbach & vinter. those who want to start research on quantum structures will find this book as an invaluable resource. its comprehensive and almost exhaustive.

A first taste of mesoscopic physics
Readable introductions to mesoscopic physics are few and far between, many being either far too simplistic and naive or too mired in formalism. Davies gives clear and lucid discussions of such topics as electron confinement in quantum wells, the integral quantum Hall effect, quantum point contacts, and MODFET's/HEMT's. Although by no means extensive and in depth, Davies does point out simplifications and refers the interested reader to relevant references for more details. Overall, it is a balanced introduction.

This book is a useful point of entry for undergraduates to low-dimensional semiconductor physics. Reading this book is good preparation for more advanced and specialized literature including: Solid State Physics vol. 44 ed. Ehrenreich and Turnbull; Perspectives in Quantum Hall Effects, Das Sarma and Pinczuk.

As with any new text, there are errata but an up to date webpage of corrections is maintained by the author. ... Read more

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Plasma processing is a central technique in the fabrication of semiconductor devices. This self-contained book provides an up-to-date description of plasma etching and deposition in semiconductor fabrication. It presents the basic physics and chemistry of these processes, and shows how they can be accurately modeled. The author begins with an overview of plasma reactors and discusses the various models for understanding plasma processes. He then covers plasma chemistry, addressing the effects of different chemicals on the features being etched. Having presented the relevant background material, he then describes in detail the modeling of complex plasma systems, with reference to experimental results. The book closes with a useful glossary of technical terms. No prior knowledge of plasma physics is assumed in the book. It contains many homework exercises and serves as an ideal introduction to plasma processing and technology for graduate students of electrical engineering and materials science. It will also be a useful reference for practicing engineers in the semiconductor industry. ... Read more

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Excellent resource for plasma physics
This book is an excellent tool for understanding the fundamental phenomenon that occur inside low density plasmas commonly used for semiconductor fabrication.

Plasma Processes for Semiconductor Fabrication
This book is outstanding if you are interested in a great deal of plasma physics.If you are looking for information regarding device processing, I think that the book does not offer too much.However, there is someinformation on Si processing specifically. ... Read more

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This book focuses on the remarkable recent advances in understanding low pressure radio frequency glow discharges.It explains the basic analytical theory, plasma physics, and plasma diagnostics, before proceeding to the details of the etching process. ... Read more

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ECR Plasma Etching
One of the only books available that contain theoretical and practicle information on ECR etching. A must for any etch engineers working in the semiconductor industry.

understanding plasma processes
Gives a detailed physical understanding on the fundamentals of plasma processes including Inductively Coupled Plasma and current advancements in etching processes. ... Read more

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An interdisciplinary work offering an introduction to the basic principles and operational characteristics of semiconductor sensors. Describes sensor technology, stressing bulk and surface micromachining. Considers a sensor group related to a special physical, chemical or biological input signal. The final chapter deals with integrated sensors. Each chapter includes a summary, problem sets and a discussion of future sensor trends. ... Read more

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III-Nitride semiconductor materials — (Al, In, Ga)N — are excellent wide band gap semiconductors very suitable for modern electronic and optoelectronic applications. Remarkable breakthroughs have been achieved recently, and current knowledge and data published have to be modified and upgraded. This book presents the new developments and achievements in the field.Written by renowned experts, the review chapters in this book cover the most important topics and achievements in recent years, discuss progress made by different groups, and suggest future directions. Each chapter also describes the basis of theory or experiment.The III-Nitride-based industry is building up and new economic developments from these materials are promising. It is expected that III-Nitride-based LEDs may replace traditional light bulbs to realize a revolution in lighting. This book is a valuable source of information for engineers, scientists and students working towards such goals. ... Read more

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For courses in Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, IC Fabrication Technology, and Devices: Conventional Flow.This up-to-date text on semiconductor manufacturing processes takes into consideration the rapid development of the industry's technology. It thoroughly describes the complicated and new IC chip fabrication processes in detail--with minimum mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Advanced technologies are covered along with older ones to assist students in understanding the development processes from a historic point of view. ... Read more

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A good introductory book
This is a good entry-level book written in an easy tone, the author is currently giving lecture in China.
The whole book uses less than ten equations, however, this is the point that anyone with any background can read through this book without difficulties.

A job-saver!!!
I started a job as a technical writer at a semiconductor company in April, 2002. A couple weeks later, I bought this book because I didn't totally understand what the industry was all about. It has really taught me everything I needed to know about the semiconductor industry, and the role my company's products play in it.

The reason I give it 4 stars is because at one (early) point the book says "this is the hardest math in this book," which just isn't true. However, anyone who passed high school algebra 2 will be able to do the rest of the math in the book, or you can skip it if you're not looking for a math/science lesson.

If you are learning about semiconductors for a job, or you are starting an academic program in semiconductor engineering, this is a terrific book. I don't know if experienced engineers will find it useful, as I'm not an experienced engineer. Every new tech writer to come into the company has also borrowed this book during the first couple of weeks, just to help them get into the swing of things. ... Read more

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The last decade has witnessed an explosive development in the growth of epitaxial layers and structures partially with atomic scale dimensions. This progress has created new demands for the characterization of those structures. Various methods have been refined and new ones were developed with the main emphasis on non-destructive in-situ characterization. Among those, methods which rely on the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter are particularly valuable. In this book standard methods such as far-infrared spectroscopy, ellipsometry, Raman scattering, and high-resolution X-ray diffraction are presented, as well as new advanced techniques which provide the potential for better in-situ characterization of epitaxial structures. ... Read more