Physics of Semiconductor Devices

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



Appendixes



A. List of Symbols

B. International System of Units

C. Unit Prefixes

D. Greek Alphabet

E. Physical Constants

F. Properties of Important Semiconductors

G. Properties of Si and GaAs

H. Properties of SiO, and Si3N

Index