Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices

Part 1 - Materials

1) Electron Energy and States in Semiconductors

2) Homogeneous Semiconductors

3) Current Flow in Homogeneous Semiconductors

4) Nonhomogeneous Semiconductors

Supplement to Part 1

Supplement 1A

Supplement 1B

Part 2 - Diodes

5) Prototype pn Homojunctions

6) Additional Considerations for Diodes

Supplement to Part 2

Part 3 - Field-Effect Transistors

7) The MOSFET

8) Additional Considerations for FETs

Supplement to Part 3

Part 4 - Bipolar Junction Transistors

9) Bipolar Junction Devices: Statics

10) Time-Dependent Analysis of BJTs

Supplement to Part 4

Part 5 - Optoelectronic Devices

11) Optoelectronic Devices

Appendix A - Constants

Appendix B - List of Symbols

Appendix C - Fabrication

Appendix D - Density-of-States Function, Density-of-States Effective Mass, Conductivity Effective Mass

Appendix E - Some Useful Integrals

Appendix F - Useful Equations

Appendix G - List of Suggested Readings

Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices provides a realistic and practical treatment of modern semiconductor devices. A solid understanding of the physical processes responsible for the electronic properties of semiconductor materials and devices is emphasized. With this emphasis, the reader will appreciate the underlying physics behind the equations derived and their range of applicability. The author’s clear writing style, comprehensive coverage of the core material, and attention to current topics are key strengths of this book.