Semiconductor Basics: A Qualitative, Non-Mathematical Explan ...

George Domingo

• 03 september 2020
• 9781119702306

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LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE BASICS OF SEMICONDUCTORS WITH ONE USEFUL BOOK

In Semiconductor Basics: A Qualitative, Non-mathematical Explanation of How Semiconductors Work and How They are Used, the author provides an easily readable guide to the theory, operation and applications of semiconductors that are used in all modern devices, from simple coffee makers to the most sophisticated computers. Written for readers without an electrical engineering degree, it is perfect for anyone with the curiosity of learning how these mysterious devices work and especially useful to those working in semiconductor labs or the semiconductor industry, or anyone who aspires to succeed in this field.

Author George Domingo provides a broad overview of semiconductors with a particular focus on topics like:

• Device physics fundamentals
• Semiconductor junctions
• Diode and transistor operation
• Integrated circuit fabrication
• Logic circuits, memories, computers, and LCDs
• Lasers, detectors, solar cells, and LEDs

Semiconductor Basics eschews math in favor of clear descriptions and a large number of figures to help readers without an engineering degree learn about the backbone of modern information technology.

An accessible guide to how semiconductor electronics work and how they are manufactured, for professionals and interested readers with no electronics engineering background

Semiconductor Basics is an accessible guide to how semiconductors work. It is written for readers without an electronic engineering background. Semiconductors are the basis for almost all modern electronic devices. The author—an expert on the topic—explores the fundamental concepts of what a semiconductor is, the different types in use, and how they are different from conductors and insulators. The book has a large number of helpful and illustrative drawings, photos, and figures.

The author uses only simple arithmetic to help understand the device operation and applications. The book reviews the key devices that can be constructed using semiconductor materials such as diodes and transistors and all the large electronic systems based on these two component such as computers, memories, LCDs and related technology like Lasers LEDs and infrared detectors. The text also explores integrated circuits and explains how they are fabricated. The author concludes with some projections about what can be expected in the future. This important book:

• Offers an accessible guide to semiconductors using qualitative explanations and analogies, with minimal mathematics and equations
• Presents the material in a well-structured and logical format
• Explores topics from device physics fundamentals to transistor formation and fabrication and the operation of the circuits to build electronic devices and systems
• Includes information on practical applications of p-n junctions, transistors, and integrated circuits to link theory and practice

Written for anyone interested in the technology, working in semiconductor labs or in the semiconductor industry, Semiconductor Basics offers clear explanations about how semiconductors work and its manufacturing process.