Gain complete understanding of electronic systems and their constituent parts. From the origins of the semiconductor industry right up until today, this book serves as a technical primer to semiconductor technology. Spanning design and manufacturing to the basic physics of electricity, it provides a comprehensive base of understanding from transistor to iPhone.Melding an accessible, conversational style with over 100 diagrams and illustrations,Understanding Semiconductorsprovides clear explanations of technical concepts going deep enough to fully explain key vernacular, mechanisms, and...