Semiconductor Devices: Theory and Application

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fiore, James M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering--Textbooks.

Engineering.

Electrical engineering--Textbooks.

Electrical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] dissidents [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The goal of this text, as its name implies, is to allow the reader to become proficient in the analysis and design of circuits utilizing discrete semiconductor devices. It progresses from basic diodes through bipolar and field effect transistors. The text is intended for use in a first or second year course on semiconductors at the Associate or Baccalaureate level. In order to make effective use of this text, students should have already taken coursework in basic DC and AC circuits, and have a solid background in algebra and trigonometry along with exposure to phasors. Calculus is used in certain sections of the text but for the most part it is used for equation derivations and proofs, and is kept to a minimum. For students without a calculus background these sections may be skipped without a loss of continuity. There is also a lab manual for this textbook.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Semiconductor Fundamentals

1.0 Chapter Objectives

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Atomic Structure

1.3 Crystals

1.4 Doped Materials

Summary

Chapter 2: PN Junctions and Diodes

2.0 Chapter Objectives

2.1 Introduction

2.2 The PN Junction

2.3 Diode Data Sheet Interpretation

2.4 Diode Circuit Models

2.5 Other Types of Diodes

Chapter 3: Diode Applications

3.0 Chapter Objectives

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Rectification

3.3 Clippers

3.4 Clampers

Chapter 4: Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)

4.0 Chapter Objectives

4.1 Introduction

4.2 The Bipolar Junction Transistor

4.3 BJT Collector Curves

4.4 BJT Data Sheet Interpretation

4.5 Ebers-Moll Model

4.6 DC Load Lines

4.7 BJT Switching and Driver Applications

Chapter 5: BJT Biasing

5.0 Chapter Objectives

5.1 Introduction

5.2 The Need For Biasing

5.3 Two-Supply Emitter Bias

5.4 Voltage Divider Bias

5.5 Feedback Biasing

Chapter 6: Amplifier Concepts

6.0 Chapter Objectives

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Amplifier Model

6.3 Compliance and Distortion

6.4 Frequency Response and Noise

6.5 Miller's Theorem

Chapter 7: BJT Small Signal Amplifiers

7.0 Chapter Objectives

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Simplified AC Model of the BJT

7.3 Common Emitter Amplifier

7.4 Common Collector Amplifier

7.5 Common Base Amplifier

7.6 Multi-Stage Amplifiers

Chapter 8: BJT Class A Power Amplifiers

8.0 Chapter Objectives

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Amplifier Classes

8.3 Class A Operation and Load Lines

8.4 Loudspeakers

8.5 Power Transistor Data Sheet Interpretation

8.6 Heat Sinks

Chapter 9: BJT Class B Power Amplifiers

9.0 Chapter Objectives

9.1 Introduction

9.2 The Class B Configuration

9.3 Extensions and Refinements

Chapter 10: Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFETs)

10.0 Chapter Objectives

10.1 Introduction

10.2 JFET Internals

10.3 JFET Data Sheet Interpretation

10.4 JFET Biasing

Chapter 11: JFET Small Signal Amplifiers

11.0 Chapter Objectives

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Simplified AC Model of the JFET

11.3 Common Source Amplifier

11.4 Common Drain Amplifier

11.5 Multi-stage and Combination Circuits

11.6 Ohmic Region Operation

Chapter 12: Metal Oxide Semiconductor FETs (MOSFETs)

12.0 Chapter Objectives

12.1 Introduction

12.2 The DE-MOSFET

12.3 DE-MOSFET Biasing

12.4 The E-MOSFET

12.5 E-MOSFET Data Sheet Interpretation

12.6 E-MOSFET Biasing

Chapter 13: MOSFET Small Signal Amplifiers

13.0 Chapter Objectives

13.1 Introduction

13.2 MOSFET Common Source Amplifiers

13.3 MOSFET Common Drain Followers

Chapter 14: Class D Power Amplifiers

14.0 Chapter Objectives

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Class D Basics

14.3 Pulse Width Modulation

14.4 Output Configurations

Chapter 15: Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)

15.0 Chapter Objectives

15.1 Introduction

15.2 IGBT Internals

15.3 IGBT Data Sheet Interpretation

15.4 IGBT Applications

Summary

Notes:

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