Introduction to Semiconductor Devices: For Computing and Telecommunications Applications - Hardcover

Brennan, Kevin F.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521831504 ISBN 13: 9780521831505

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This volume offers a solid foundation for understanding the most important devices used in the hottest areas of electronic engineering today, from semiconductor fundamentals to state-of-the-art semiconductor devices in the telecommunications and computing industries. Kevin Brennan describes future approaches to computing hardware and RF power amplifiers, and explains how emerging trends and system demands of computing and telecommunications systems influence the choice, design, and operation of semiconductor devices. In addition, he covers MODFETs and MOSFETs, short channel effects, and the challenges faced by continuing miniaturization. His book is both an excellent senior/graduate text and a valuable reference for practicing engineers and researchers.

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Book Description:

From semiconductor fundamentals to state-of-the-art semiconductor devices used in the telecommunications and computing industries, this book provides a solid grounding in the most important devices used in the hottest areas of electronic engineering today. The book includes coverage of MODFETs and MOSFETs, Short channel effects and the challenges faced by continuing miniaturization. Future approaches to computing hardware and RF power amplifiers are also discussed. This is both an excellent senior/graduate text, and a valuable reference for engineers and researchers in the field.

About the Author:

Prof. Kevin Brennan was the recipient of a National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award. He was named School of ECE Distinguished Professor in 2002, and awarded a special commendation from the Vice Provost for Research in recognition of his contributions to graduate level education in 2002. He is currently serving as an IEEE Electron Device Society Distinguished Lecturer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521831504
• ISBN 13: 9780521831505
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336