Author(s): James Fiore
This text covers the theory and application of discrete semiconductor devices including various types of diodes, bipolar junction transistors, JFETs, MOSFETs and IGBTs. It is appropriate for Associate and Bachelors degree programs in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering and similar areas of study. Applications include rectifying, clipping, clamping, switching, small signal amplifiers and followers, and class A, B and D power amplifiers. A companion laboratory manual is available.
The companion laboratory manual includes 28 exercises. Coverage begins at basic semiconductor devices such as signal diodes, LEDs and Zeners; and proceeds through bipolar and field effect devices. Applications include rectifiers, clippers, clampers, AC to DC power supplies, small and large signal class A amplifiers, followers, class B amplifiers, ohmic region FET applications, etc.
Textbook:
Semiconductor Devices: Theory & Application
(PDF 8MB)
Semiconductor Devices: Theory & Application
(ODT 8MB)
Laboratory Manual:
Chapter 1: Semiconductor Fundamentals
Chapter 2: PN Junctions and Diodes
Chapter 3: Diode Applications
Chapter 4: Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
Chapter 5: BJT Biasing
Chapter 6: Amplifier Concepts
Chapter 7: BJT Small Signal Amplifiers
Chapter 8: BJT Class A Power Amplifiers
Chapter 9: BJT Class B Power Amplifiers
Chapter 10: Junction Field Effect Transistors (JFETs)
Chapter 11: JFET Small Signal Amplifiers
Chapter 12: Metal Oxide Semiconductor FETs (MOSFETs)
Chapter 13: MOSFET Small Signal Amplifiers
Chapter 14: Class D Power Amplifiers
Chapter 15: Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)
Appendices