Written to serve as a companion to Physics of Semiconductor Devices, second edition, which focuses on the fundamental principles of classic semiconductor devices, this title concentrates on the advanced physics of modern semiconductor devices. Contents cover significant advances in semiconductor physics over the past decade and a presentation of physics and operational principles of various semiconductor devices.

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. A solutions manual is available upon request from the Wiley editorial board.

This book introduces the physical principles and operational characteristics of high speed semiconductor devices. Intended for use by advanced students as well as professional engineers and scientists involved in semiconductor device research, the book includes the most advanced and important topics in high speed semiconductor devices. Initial chapters cover material properties, advanced technologies and novel device building blocks, and serve as the basis for understanding and analyzing devices in subsequent chapters. The following chapters cover a group of closely related devices that...