Principles of Semiconductor Devices

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    Introduction

Chapter 1: Review of Modern Physics

  1. Introduction
  2. Quantum Mechanics
  3. Electromagnetic theory
  4. Statistical Thermodynamics

  5. Examples - Problems - Review Questions - Bibliography - Equation Sheet

Chapter 2: Semiconductor Fundamentals

  1. Introduction
  2. Crystals and crystal structures
  3. Energy bands
  4. Density of States
  5. Distribution Functions
  6. Carrier Densities
  7. Carrier Transport
  8. Recombination and Generation
  9. Continuity Equation
  10. Drift-Diffusion Model

  11. Examples - Problems - Review Questions - Bibliography - Equation sheet

Chapter 3: Metal-Semiconductor Junctions

  1. Introduction
  2. Structure and principle of operation
  3. Electrostatic analysis
  4. Schottky diode current

  5. Examples - Problems - Review Questions - Bibliography - Equation Sheet

Chapter 4: p-n Junctions

  1. Introduction
  2. Structure and principle of operation
  3. Electrostatic analysis
  4. p-n diode current
  5. Breakdown
  6. Optoelectronic devices

  7. Examples - Problems - Review Questions - Bibliography - Equation Sheet

Chapter 5: Bipolar Transistors

  1. Introduction
  2. Structure
  3. Ideal BJT model
  4. Non-ideal effects

  5. Examples - Problems - Review Questions - Bibliography - Equation Sheet

Chapter 6: MOS Capacitors

  1. Introduction
  2. Structure
  3. Analysis
  4. Technology

  5. Examples - Problems - Review Questions - Bibliography - Equation Sheet

Chapter 7: MOS Field-Effect-Transistors

  1. Introduction
  2. Structure and principle of operation
  3. MOSFET analysis
  4. Threshold voltage
  5. MOSFET SPICE model
  6. MOSFET circuits and technology
  7. Advance MOSFET issues

  8. Examples - Problems - Review Questions - Bibliography - Equation Sheet

Appendix

  1. List of symbols
    Extended List of symbols
  2. Physical Constants
  3. Material Parameters
  4. Prefixes
  5. Units
  6. Greek Alphabet
  7. Periodic Table

  8. Quick access

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