The Essential Guide to Semiconductors
An up-to-the-minute briefing on the entire semiconductor industryTechnology, applications, and markets—explained in EnglishExplains today's state-of-the-art silicon design and manufacturing techniquesContains expert insights from one of the industry's leading analysts and editorsThe Essential Guide to Semiconductorsis a complete professional's guide to the business andtechnology of semiconductor design and manufacturing. Leading semiconductor industry analystand editor Jim Turley illuminates every facet of the industry, explaining its fast-changingtechnologies, markets, and business models simply, clearly, and without unnecessary jargon.Covers a wide range of semiconductor applications: cellphones, cars, computers, gaming systems, and much moreConceptual enough for laypeople and nontechnical investors—and sufficiently detailed for technical readersIncludes a wide range of diagrams and flowcharts to promote understandingPresents accessible explanations of how silicon chips are designed and builtShows how the entire industry fits together, helping readers understand key niches, market segments, and opportunities