Publisher's Synopsis
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to semiconductor devices by an acknowledged expert. Its clear and simple treatment will help students understand the relationship between semiconductor properties, device structure and the circuit properties of devices in both discrete and integrated circuit form. Students will achieve a level of understanding which will enable them to explain the operation of a selection of devices and relate modifications in design to modifications in performance; they are not expected to design new devices. The bond approach is followed throughout and this book is cross-referenced to other books in the series, and to Transistor Circuit Techniques by Gordon Ritchie in particular. Worked examples are used extensively throughout the text and CAD (the SPICE system) is included.;This book should be of interest to first and second year undergraduate and diploma students of electrical and electronic engineering.
