Books › Principles of electronic materials and devices
Principles of electronic materials and devices
First published 2002 · 874 pages
A rigorous, structured journey into the microscopic physics that power our modern electronic world.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like constructing a skyscraper starting from the atomic level. It is a deeply methodical, intellectually demanding experience that asks for your full concentration, rewarding you with a profound understanding of the physical world. The atmosphere is one of a quiet, brightly lit laboratory, structured, analytical, and focused entirely on the mechanics of how things work. The prose is uncompromisingly academic, relying heavily on mathematics and diagrams to bridge the gap between abstract quantum mechanics and tangible electronic devices. It is not a book you breeze through, but rather one you sit with, pencil in hand, slowly unraveling the mysteries of semiconductors and dielectrics. It will deeply satisfy engineering students and analytical minds who crave a rigorous, foundational grasp of modern technology.
- Mood
- intellectual
- focused
- analytical
- structured
- Tone
- academic
- objective
- instructional
- rigorous
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- foundations of technology · theory to application · microscopic physics · material properties
- The writing
- Clear, methodical, and dense with technical terminology, diagrams, and mathematical formulations.
- The arc
- Moves from foundational curiosity to a structured, hard-won mastery of complex physical systems.
- Who it's for
- Engineering students and professionals seeking a rigorous, foundational understanding of solid-state electronics and materials science.
About the book
Includes bibliographical references and index. Rev. ed. of: Principles of electrical engineering materials and devices. 2000.
Description from Open Library.
Books like Principles of electronic materials and devices
See why they match
Semiconductor device fundamentalsRobert F. PierretA rigorous, methodical journey into the microscopic physics that power the modern digital world.
Electronic DevicesThomas L. FloydA methodical, systems-focused journey through the fundamental building blocks of modern electronics.
Electronic devices and circuit theoryRobert L. Boylestad and Louis NashelskyA rigorous, foundational deep-dive into the invisible forces and components that power the modern world.
Advanced mechanics of materialsRobert Davis CookA rigorous, methodical descent into the mathematical realities of physical stress and structural integrity.
The science and engineering of materialsPaul Porgess and Ian BrownA rigorous, methodical exploration of the microscopic structures that dictate the strength and behavior of the physical world.
Basic electrical engineeringA. E. FitzgeraldA rigorous, foundational journey through the mathematics and mechanics that power the modern world.