Semiconductor sensors

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Semiconductor Sensors provides complete coverage of all important aspects of all modern semiconductor sensing devices. It is the only book that offers detailed coverage of the fabrication, characterization, and operational principles of the entire spectrum of devices made from silicon and other semiconductors; and it is written by world-renowned experts in the sensor field. This authoritative guide combines user-friendly organization for quick reference with a masterful pedagogical design that helps build the reader's understanding from section to section and from one chapter to the next. It begins with a discussion of semiconductor sensor classification and terminology and moves on to a broad description of semiconductor technology, emphasizing bulk and surface micromachining. Senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students will appreciate the 300 illustrations and tables that help to clarify difficult points and encourage visualization of the devices under discussion. They will also benefit from the interdisciplinary nature of the presentation, which encompasses applied physics, chemical engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, and materials science. For engineers and scientists involved in sensor research and development or in designing sensor-dependent devices and systems, Semiconductor Sensors is the ultimate one-stop source for the latest information on existing technologies.