Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Semiconductor Device 1
1.1 pn Junction 1
1.2 Bipolar Junction Transistor 6
1.3 Solar Cells 12
New Words and Expressions 15
Exercises 17
References 19
Chapter 2 Integrated Circuit (IC) 20
2.1 The History of IC 20
2.2 What’s the IC? 22
2.3 Classification of IC 27
2.4 Design of ICs 31
2.5 Low-Power Design of CMOS IC 37
2.6 Microelectromechanical Systems 41
2.7 Summary 47
New Words and Expressions 47
Exercises 49
References 51
Chapter 3 Electric Circuit 53
3.1 Diode and Rectifier Circuit 53
3.2 History and Typical Application Circuit of the BJT 58
3.3 Signal Operation and Processing 63
3.4 Design of DC Regulated Power Supply 71
New Words and Expressions 76
Exercises 79
References 82
Chapter 4 Writing an Academic Paper 83
4.1 Various Sections of the Academic Paper 83
4.2 Letters for Academic Communication 90
References 94
Appendix 95