For undergraduate-level courses in Electronic Devices.THE most widely used introduction to solid state electronic devices text, this book is designed to help students gain a basic understanding of semiconductor devices and the physical operating principles behind them. This two-fold approach 1) provides students with a sound understanding of existing devices, so that their studies of electronic circuits and systems will be meaningful, and 2) helps them develop the basic tools with which they can later learn about applications and the latest devices. The text provides one of the most comprehensive treatments of all the important semiconductor devices, and reflects the most current trends in the technology and theoretical understanding of the devices.
Textbook for one of the most fascinating engineering courses I have ever taken... and have never had an opportunity to use. But I'm glad I didn't specialize in semiconductor fabrication b/c I don't want to live on the west coast or in the northeast.
This introductory guide to Solid State Devices was prescribed to me in my Bachelors course. The first few chapters are quite comprehensive and do a good job of introducing the topic. The exercises and problem questions also help in gaining a better understanding of the subject matter. But perhaps it is the nature of the subject itself, the chapters do not stand so well when taken separately. You need to know the previous chapters before starting a new concept.