Semiconductor Physics and Devices: Basic Principles

by Donald A. Neamen

Semiconductor Physics and Basic Principles, Second Edition, provides the fundamentals necessary to understand semiconductor device characteristics, operations, and limitations. Neamen's book reveals the fundamentals by establishing for the student a sound understanding of quantum mechanics and an introduction to the quantum theory of solids. This background permits the student to develop a deeper understanding of how essential physics, semiconductor material physics, and semiconductor device physics interrelate. Espousing neither the intuitive approach of many textbooks, nor the highly technical characteristics of handbooks, Semiconductor Physics and Basic Principles provides students with a resource that is engaging and understandable and instructors with a textbook that offers teachability without sacrificing technical exactitude.

Genres: Physics, Textbooks, Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Technology

650 pages, Hardcover

First published May 19, 1992

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a physics student, I am taking this time, a few days before my final exam on Solid State Physics, to write a review on this textbook.

I am currently consulting with my friends on how to review such a book. As you can expect, we are crying, helpless, and eating our cheap instant noodles - the only meal we know how to make.

The lecture slides from the class are lacklustre and this textbook is the only one recommended. The Holy Grail.

It has everything we need. This is our last glimmer of hope for our degrees. This is our devine saviour.

[Nattapon Chotsisuparat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Semiconductor Physics and Devices: Basic Principles by Donald A. Neamen. I have the 4th edition of this textbook. I have read several books on semiconductors, such as Sze and Pierret and in my opinion Neamen is the best. The examples and calculation problems are superb. If you can solve several problems, you will understand the material better. Also, you can find the full instructor's solution manual online if you struggle or just want to take a quick glance for hints.

Bandgap is a very big topic and I knew little about it before reading this book. Haha.

[Subham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

[Ethan Shu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for self study if you don't know much about semiconductor physics. Content relatively easy and easy to find exercise solution online. I think it's clearer than Sze's book.

[aerithhh · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book had a few interesting facts, but otherwise sucked and was too dorky.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

KSKZ

[Alex Looi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been using this book for literature review on crystalline structures (materials engineering) to Quantum theory (Schroedinger's wave equation, uncertainty principle, etc); to p-n junctions and to what we have today in digital and analog electronics principles and applications. A book of detailed explanations and illustrations coupled with extensive derivation of equations.

[Shuvodip Bhattacharya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This indubitably is the favorite and shines like a star on shelf!

[Joe Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book makes a great resource tool for those who need the fundamental knowledge of quantum mechanics and energy diagrams for semiconductor devices. I haven't read the whole book, and don't intent to, but from what I've read so far, I've felt that everything was clear and flowed well.