Advanced Semiconductor Fundamentals, 2nd edition

Published by Pearson (August 9, 2002) © 2003

  • Robert F. Pierret Purdue University
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For introductory graduate-level courses on solid-state devices.

This book presents the underlying functional formalism routinely used in describing the operational behavior of solid state devices.

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    • Permits instructors greater flexibility in making course homework assignments and provides students with additional reinforcement of concepts.

  • NEW - Updated information—Including semiconductor parameters, other information, and references as required.
  • Pedagogical approach to introducing necessary concepts, models, and formalism.
  • Effectively builds upon the basic concepts learned in a first course on semiconductors.
  • Extensive highly-accurate parametric information.
  • 50% increase in end-of-chapter problems—Expands usefulness as a stand-alone self-study text.
    • Permits instructors greater flexibility in making course homework assignments and provides students with additional reinforcement of concepts.

  • Updated information—Including semiconductor parameters, other information, and references as required.
(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with References and Problems.)

1. Basic Semiconductor Properties.

General Material Properties. Crystal Structure.



2. Elements of Quantum Mechanics.

The Quantum Concept. Basic Formalism. Simple Problem Solutions.



3. Energy Band Theory.

Preliminary Considerations. Approximate One-Dimensional Analysis. Extrapolation of Concepts to Three Dimensions.



4. Equilibrium Carrier Statistics.

Density of States. Fermi Function. Supplemental Information. Equilibrium Concentration Relationships. Concentration and E F Calculations.



5. Recombination-Generation Processes.

Introduction. Recombination-Generation Statistics. Surface Recombination-Generation. Supplemental R-G Information.



6. Carrier Transport.

Drift. Diffusion. Equations of State.



Index.

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