- Paperback: 239 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (19 Dec 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 013046404X
- ISBN-13: 978-0130464040
- Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 19.1 x 1.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 728,587 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Semiconductors are the building blocks of computing. They are the electronic chips that are in every computer and device on the market. Cellphones, cars, computers (of all kinds), gaming systems, machines - anything with hardware has an electronic (or semiconductor) component. This is the professional's guide to the business and technology of semiconductor design and manufacturing. The semiconductor industry lends itself very well to a book of this kind. Just as the telecommunications area, the semiconductor industry is broad and complicated. There's a definite need for a book that explains the in's and out's of the technology and how it works - without bogging down readers with too much technical content.
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- An up-to-the-minute briefing on the entire semiconductor industry
- Technology, applications, and markets—explained in English
- Explains today's state-of-the-art silicon design and manufacturing techniques
- Contains expert insights from one of the industry's leading analysts and editors
- Covers a wide range of semiconductor applications: cellphones, cars, computers, gaming systems, and much more
- Conceptual enough for laypeople and nontechnical investors—and sufficiently detailed for technical readers
- Includes a wide range of diagrams and flowcharts to promote understanding
- Presents accessible explanations of how silicon chips are designed and built
- Shows how the entire industry fits together, helping readers understand key niches, market segments, and opportunities
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Few things have altered modern life as much as the discovery of semiconductors, and certainly none in living memory. Read the first page
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A good introduction book, even for electronic engineer who is not directly involved in semiconductor design.
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Best book for quickly getting the basics that I am aware of
17 May 2004
Format:Paperback
The title and editorial reviews live up to their billing (with one very minor exception - see below).
As a former CEO of a software company who has been asked to consult to a fabless semiconductor design company, I needed to get up to speed on the basics of semiconductor technology as well as the value chain of the industry. This book provided the technology basics and then related it all to the general business world, something that is important to me as the company is supported by venture capitalists whose focus is both technology and economic success.
The author explains technology concepts in a very readable fashion for the layman. For example, in describing FPGAs, he writes, "Programmable logic chips are like electronic Etch-a-Sketches, ready to use but not really finished. Customers imprint their own design onto them, making their own semicustom chips. . . Like a Etch-a-Sketch, you can erase the chip and start over any time you want, so there's no risk."
This book provides a great overview and starting point. I've searched and bought several books related to the basics of semiconductors and found most of them to be too high-level or too much like a text book with a lot of math exercises. This one delivers what is claimed. In fact, I rated another book 1-star, so my 5-stars for this book indicates an uninflated opinion of its helpfulness to me.
A minor drawback is the editorial review claims it is sufficiently detailed for technical readers. Technical readers who want to understand the business of semicon or aspects outside of their direct field of work will likely find this book valuable, but if they are seeking technical details, there are better books out there.
There are a few things I wish the book covered in more depth, such as more about specific applications that the author believes is going to be hot; however, that is more of a personal preference and I would not downgrade the book on this account.
Finally, this book is part of a library of books in the Essential Guide Series by Prentice Hall. Other titles include Essential Guide: - to XML, - to Storage Area Networks, - to Telecommunications, etc. I will know where to look next time I need overviews on industries I am unfamiliar with.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
WOW - I feel 10 times smarter right now...
23 Nov 2004
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This book is a must read for anyone in the technology industry - even a software guy like me found the content and processes explained fascinating! I would also urge anyone investing in public companies like Intel, Sun, etc.... to read this and truly understand what those companies do. There were several points in the book where the author would explain something, and the curious side of my brain would question "hrm, I wonder why it's called that... or how that came to be" - and without fail... the next paragraph of the book knew exactly what my curiosity would be and spelled it out. A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOOK!
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The Essential Guide to Semiconductors
1 Oct 2008
Format:Paperback
This is a very readable book that provides an excellent overview of the semiconductor industry. It avoids a lot of technical jargon in discussing a very technical industry.
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