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.

In this third edition, all major topics of contemporary interests will be either be added or expanded. It will include problems and examples, as well as a solutions manual.

• Semiconductor Physics
  • Physics and properties of semiconductors - a review
• Device Building Blocks
  • p-n junctions
  • Metal-semiconductor contacts
  • Metal-insulator-semiconductor capacitors
• Transistors
  • Bipolar transistors
  • MOSFETs
  • JFETs, MESFETs, and MODFETs
• Negative-resistance and Power Devices
  • Tunnel devices
  • IMPATT diodes
  • Transferred-electron and real-space-transfer devices
  • Thyristors and power devices
• Photonic Devices and Sensors
  • LEDs and lasers
  • Photodetectors and solar cells
  • Sensors