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With its strong pedagogy, superior readability and thorough examination of the physics of semiconductor material, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Fourth Edition provides a basis for understanding the characteristics, operation and limitations of semiconductor devices. Neamen' s Semiconductor Physics and Devices deals with the electrical properties and characteristics of semiconductor materials and devices. The goal of this book is to bring together quantum mechanics, the quantum theory of solids, semiconductor material physics and semiconductor device physics in a clear and understandable way. \n\nSalient Features: \n1) Extensive Coverage of Physics and Quantum Theory in chapters 2 and 3 thereby preparing students for a deeper understanding in developing new semiconductor devices. \n2) Comprehensive Coverage of Semiconductor Devices is presented from Chapter 7 onward. Each chapter treats a different device family. The organization of this book is flexible to accommodate different preferences and teaching styles. \n3) Design Examples and homework problems help students grasp more practical and open-ended problem-solving methods. The examples contain all the details of the analysis or design, so the reader does not have to fill in missing steps. These design-oriented examples are marked with an icon. \n4) Enhanced Learning System with the inclusion of "Test Your Understanding Exercises" added after each example, and learning objectives are included before each example as well. A preview section opens each chapter and links the current chapter's goals to those of earlier material.
Donald A. Neamen is a professor emeritus in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico where he taught for more than 25 years. He received his Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico and then became an electronics engineer at the Solid State Sciences Laboratory at Hanscom Air Force Base. In 1976, he joined the faculty in the ECE department at the University of New Mexico, where he specialised in teaching semiconductor physics and devices courses and electronic circuits courses. He is still a part-time instructor in the department. He also recently taught for a semester at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University (UM-SJTU) Joint Institute in Shanghai, China. In 1980, Professor Neamen received the Outstanding Teacher Award for the University of New Mexico. In 1983 and 1985, he was recognized as Outstanding Teacher in the College of Engineering by Tau Beta Pi. In 1990, and each year from 1994 through 2001, he received the Faculty Recognition Award, presented by graduating ECE students. He was also honored with the Teaching Excellence Award in the College of Engineering in 1994. In addition to his teaching, Professor Neamen served as Associate Chair of the ECE department for several years and has also worked in industry with Martin Marietta, Sandia National Laboratories, and Raytheon Company. He has published many papers and is the author of Semiconductor Physics and Devices: Basic Principles, 3rd edition and An Introduction to Semiconductor Devices.
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