Providing a comprehensive insight into today's standard technologies, this book covers the vast range of semiconductor products and their possible applications. The material ranges from the basics of conventional semiconductor technology through standard, power and opto semiconductors, to highly complex memories and microcontrollers and the special devices and modules for smartcards, automotive electronics, consumer electronics and telecommunications. Several chapters are devoted to the production of semiconductor components and their use in electronic systems, as well as to quality management.
The book offers both students and users a unique overview of technology, architecture and areas of application of semiconductor products. The enclosed CD-ROM includes data on a multitude of products.
Semiconductors provides a comprehensive overview of today s standard technologies. The development work involved in such products is also described, along with the variety of them available and their range of possible uses.
Future prospects and likely trends are also portrayed.
The Topics covered extend from the basics of conventional semiconductor technology through standard, power and opto semiconductors to highly complex memories and microcontrollers. Also featured are the special devices and modules for chip cards, automotive electronics, consumer electronics and telecommunication. Some chapters are devoted to the production of semiconductor components and their use in electronic systems, as well as to quality management.
For this second edition, all chapters, the product descriptions and characteristic data have been revised and updated. New chapters have been added.
The book offers students and users a unique insight into the technology, architecture and applications of semiconductor products. A detailed glossary at the end of the book explains the major technical terms.