The cover is taken from the second edition of the book. This text provides an overview of existing semiconductor devices. Each device is covered in one short, self-contained chapter for quick review, minimizing the need to cross-refer, and allowing students to compare relative merits of classes of electronic components, such as economic trade-offs. Provides an overview of a complete collection of semiconductor devices. * Presents self-contained data on over 180 device variations. * Suitable for a wide variety of audiencesfrom students to practitioners to laypeople.