This classic reference provides detailed information on the underlying physics and operational characteristics of all major bipolar, unipolar, special microwave, and optoelectronic devices. It integrates nearly 1,000 references to important original research papers and review articles, and includes more than 650 high-quality technical illustrations and 25 tables of material parameters for device analysis.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction



Part I Semiconductor Physics

· Physics and Properties of Semiconductors-A Review



Part II Device Building Blocks



· p-n Junctions

· Metal-Semiconductor Contacts

· Metal-Insulator-Semiconductor Capacitors



Part III Transistors



· Bipolar Transistors

· MOSFETs

· JFETs, MESFETs, and MODFETs



Part IV Negative-Resistance and Power Devices



· Tunnel Devices

· IMPATT Diodes

· Transferred-Electron and Real-Space-Transfer Devices

· Thyristors and Power Devices





Part V Photonic Devices and Sensors

· LEDs and Lasers

· Photodetectors and Solar Cells

· Sensors