Gain complete understanding of electronic systems and their constituent parts. From the origins
of the semiconductor industry right up until today this book serves as a technical primer to
semiconductor technology. Spanning design and manufacturing to the basic physics of electricity
it provides a comprehensive base of understanding from transistor to iPhone. Melding an
accessible conversational style with over 100 diagrams and illustrations Understanding
Semiconductors provides clear explanations of technical concepts going deep enough to fully
explain key vernacular mechanisms and basic processes without getting lost in the supporting
theories or the theories that support the supporting theories. Concepts are tethered to the
real world with crisp analysis of industry dynamics and future trends. As a break from the
straight-ahead scientific concepts that keep the world of semiconductors spinning
Understanding Semiconductors is liberally sprinkled with apt analogies that elucidate difficult
concepts. For example when describing the relationship between voltage current power and
the flow of electricity through an electronic system the book draws a parallel to a hot shower
and the water utility system. Most of these are paired with clear visuals giving you the best
chance possible to absorb the concept at hand before moving on to the next topic. Whether
you're narrowly technical or don't know silicon from silly putty working directly in hardware
technologies and want to know more or simply a curious person seeking hard information about
the technology that powers the modern world Understanding Semiconductors will be an
informative dependable resource. What You'll Learn: Charge Electricity and Basic Physics
What are Semiconductors The Semiconductor Value Chain and Design Trade-Offs Transistors and
Other Common Circuit Building Blocks Semiconductor Design from Concept to Tapeout Wafer
Fabrication and Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Integrated Circuit (IC) Packaging and
Signal & Power Integrity (SIPI) Common Circuits and System Components RF and Wireless
Technologies System Architecture and Integration The Semiconductor Industry - Challenges
History and Trends The Future of Semiconductors and Electronic Systems Who This Book Is For:
People working directly in the semiconductor electronics and hardware technologies fields or
in supporting industries hobbyists and new electrical engineering enthusiasts with minimal
technical experience or pre-existing qualifications and curious individuals interested in
learning more about a fascinating area of technology. Though designed for a non- or
semi-technical reader engineers focused in one particular domain can also use this book to
broaden their understanding in areas that aren't directly related to their core area of
expertise.
