Physics of Semiconductor Devices

by Simon M. Sze, Yiming Li, Kwok K. Ng

The new edition of the most detailed and comprehensive single-volume reference on major semiconductor devices  The Fourth Edition of  Physics of Semiconductor Devices  remains the standard reference work on the fundamental physics and operational characteristics of all major bipolar, unipolar, special microwave, and optoelectronic devices. This fully updated and expanded edition includes approximately 1,000 references to original research papers and review articles, more than 650 high-quality technical illustrations, and over two dozen tables of material parameters.   Divided into five parts, the text first provides a summary of semiconductor properties, covering energy band, carrier concentration, and transport properties. The second part surveys the basic building blocks of semiconductor devices, including p-n junctions, metal-semiconductor contacts, and metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) capacitors. Part III examines bipolar transistors, MOSFETs (MOS field-effect transistors), and other field-effect transistors such as JFETs (junction field-effect-transistors) and MESFETs (metal-semiconductor field-effect transistors). Part IV focuses on negative-resistance and power devices. The book concludes with coverage of photonic devices and sensors, including light-emitting diodes (LEDs), solar cells, and various photodetectors and semiconductor sensors. This classic volume, the standard textbook and reference in the field of semiconductor devices:  Physics of Semiconductor Devices, Fourth Edition  is an indispensable resource for design engineers, research scientists, industrial and electronics engineering managers, and graduate students in the field. 

Genres: Physics, Textbooks, Reference, Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Nonfiction

944 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[Kyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The classy reference. I don't see much new in the new version, but I read the 2nd ed. substantially.

[Paul Floyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Way too many equations for a relatively quick read (admittedly over several months at a few pages a day).

Much interesting info on exotic devices that go way beyond the usual BJT and MOSFET.

[Peter Sumberac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book for device physics. Used for Semiconductor Devices and Models I in Fall '09 at RPI taught by Professor Paul T. Chow. Great reference for other courses that require device parameters.

[Brian Bloom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this book is too old to delve in any considerable depth into the nano regime it explains the basics of bulk semiconductors better than anything else I know of thats out there.

[reading.with.nes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful: thorough and understandable:)