Ferroelectric Devices

ISBN-13: 9781439803752 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 367 str.

Cekov Valchev Vencislav

Opis

Updating its bestselling predecessor, Ferroelectric Devices, Second Edition assesses the last decade of developments and setbacks in the commercialization of ferroelectricity. Field pioneer and esteemed author Uchino provides insight into why this relatively nascent and interdisciplinary process has failed so far without a systematic accumulation of fundamental knowledge regarding materials and device development. Filling the informational void, this collection of information reviews state-of-the-art research and development trends reflecting nano and optical technologies, environmental regulation, and alternative energy sources. Like the first edition, which became a standard in the field, this volume provides a general introduction to ferroelectrics with theoretical background. It then addresses practical design and device manufacturing, including recently developed processes and applications. Updating old data with a forecast of future developments, the text analyzes improvements to original ferroelectric devices to aid the design process of new ones. The second edition includes new sections on:

• Pb-free piezoelectrics
• Size effect on ferroelectricity
• Electrocaloric devices
• Micro mass sensor
• Piezoelectric energy harvesting
• Light valves and scanners
• Multi-ferroic devices, including magneto-electric sensors

Uchino provides a general introduction to the theoretical background of ferroelectric devices, practical materials, device designs, drive/control techniques, and typical applications. He presents frequently asked questions from students, lab demonstrations for practical understanding, and "check point" quizzes and model solutions to monitor understanding. After a thorough exploration of ferroelectric devices and their past, this book looks to the industry s future, assessing market size and remaining reliability/lifetime issues. The author also unveils his strategy for developing "best-selling" ferroelectric devices."

Recenzje

This is a design manual for high-frequency transformers, especially for switching power supplies, interesting for: electronics design engineers, technicians, professors, and for technical libraries. …We warmly recommend to all specialists this clear, complete, up-to-date book.
—IEEE Power Electronics Newsletter

Spis treści

General View of Ferroelectrics. Mathematical Treatment of Ferroelectrics. Designing with Materials and Devices and Fabrication Processes. High-Permittivity Dielectrics. Ferroelectric Memory Devices. Pyroelectric Devices. Piezoelectric Devices. Electro-Optic Devices. PTC Materials. Composite Materials. Future of Ferroelectric Devices. Index.