Written in a concise, easy-to-read style, this text for senior undergraduate and graduate courses covers all key topics thoroughly. It is also a useful self-study guide for practising engineers who need a complete, up-to-date review of the subject. Key features: [*] Rigorous theoretical treatment combined with practical detail
[*] A theoretical framework built up systematically from the Schrödinger Wave Equation and the Boltzmann Transport Equation
[*] Covers MOSFETS, HBTs and HJFETS
[*] Uses the PSP model for MOSFETS
[*] Rigorous treatment of device capacitance
[*] Describes the operation of modern, high-performance transistors and diodes
[*] Evaluates the suitability of various transistor types and diodes for specific modern applications
[*] Covers solar cells and LEDs and their potential impact on energy generation and reduction
[*] Includes a chapter on nanotransistors to prepare students and professionals for the future
[*] Provides results of detailed numerical simulations to compare with analytical solutions
[*] End-of-chapter exercises
[*] Online lecture slides for undergraduate and graduate courses
