Symbols; 1. Semiconductor diodes; 1.1. Methods of making junctions; 1.2. Rectifying diodes; 1.3. Zener diodes; 1.4. High-frequency diodes; 1.5. Variable-capacitance diodes; 1.6. Switching diodes; 1.7. Tunnel and backward diodes; Summary; Review questions and problems; 2. Bipolar junction transistors; 2.1. The structure and operation of a BJT; 2.2. Basic configurations and modes of operation; 2.3. Static volt-ampere characteristics of BJTs; 2.4. Two-port representation of the transistor; 2.5. Transistor models; 2.6. High-frequency characteristics of a transistor
2.7. Types and ratings of BJTsSummary; Review questions and problems; 3. Thyristors; 3.1. Structure and operation of pnpn diodes; 3.2. Types of thyristors; Summary; Review questions and problems; 4. Field-effect transistors; 4.1. Junction field-effect transistors; 4.2. MOSFETs; 4.3. Parameters, equivalent circuit and frequency properties of FETs; Summary; Review questions and problems; 5. Elements of integrated circuits; 5.1. Isolation of elements; 5.2. Bipolar integrated circuits; 5.3. MOS ICs; 5.4. Individual processing; 5.5. Complexity of integrated circuits and trends of microelectronics
