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Publisher : Oxford University Press; 1st edition (November 18, 2004)
Language : English
Hardcover : 528 pages
ISBN-10 : 0198530838
ISBN-13 : 978-0198530831
Item Weight : 2.65 pounds
Dimensions : 1.4 x 9.8 x 7.4 inches
Semiconductors are the unsung heroes of our modern world, quietly powering the devices we rely on every day. But the story of semiconductors is a fascinating one, filled with innovation, collaboration, and perseverance.
It all began in the early 20th century, when scientists started to experiment with materials that could conduct electricity under certain conditions. German physicist Ferdinand Braun discovered the rectifying properties of crystals in 1874, laying the foundation for the development of semiconductor devices.
In the 1940s, researchers at Bell Labs made a breakthrough when they created the first working semiconductor amplifier using a germanium crystal. This paved the way for the invention of the transistor in 1947 by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley, which revolutionized the field of electronics.
The transistor quickly replaced bulky vacuum tubes in electronic devices, making them smaller, more efficient, and more reliable. This led to the development of integrated circuits in the 1960s, which allowed multiple transistors to be combined on a single chip, further shrinking the size of electronic devices and increasing their capabilities.
Today, semiconductors are found in everything from smartphones and laptops to cars and medical devices. The constant drive for innovation in the semiconductor industry has led to the development of faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient devices, leading to the digital revolution we are experiencing today.
So the next time you pick up your phone or turn on your computer, take a moment to appreciate the incredible journey of semiconductors and the countless innovations they have enabled.
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