Introduction: Semiconductor Technology and Semiconductor Physics

Semiconductor Devices and Technology

PREFACE It is customary for a book to have a preface, wherein the author explains why he wrote it and how it differs from all the other books on a similar subject. This book came about because I was asked to update one of our sophomore courses, in part to add some material on semiconductor devices and technology and in part to increase the breadth of the course and improve its links to other pa...

Editor's Introduction: Semiconductor Technologies

Semiconductor Detectors - an Introduction

Semiconductor Memories: New Dimensions in Storage Technology [Guest editor's introduction]

The prospect of a special issue on semiconductor memories might very well evoke an initial reader response that falls somewhere short of fervent. After all, isn't the subject amply treated in the trade and professional press? Product announcements and advertisements of new devices abound. What more can be said on the subject? Before I try to answer that question, consider for a moment the recen...

Semiconductor Packaging Assembly Technology

This chapter describes the fundamentals of the processes used by National Semiconductor to assemble IC devices in electronic packages. Electronic packaging provides the interconnection from the IC to the printed circuit board (PCB). Another function is to provide the desired mechanical and environmental protection to ensure reliability and performance. Three fundamental assembly flow processes ...