Silicon Dominance

Mei Gates

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

Sinossi

'Silicon Dominance' presents a compelling journey through the evolution of semiconductor technology, tracing the remarkable transformation from the first germanium transistor at Bell Labs in 1947 to today's silicon-powered digital world. The book masterfully weaves together technical innovation, economic factors, and historical context to explain how silicon became the fundamental building block of modern electronics.

 
Through extensive research and firsthand accounts from pioneering scientists, readers discover how silicon's superior properties, including better temperature stability and greater abundance than germanium, led to its emergence as the industry standard. The narrative progresses chronologically through three crucial phases of semiconductor development, beginning with fundamental semiconductor physics and early germanium experiments. It then explores the pivotal transition to silicon and the subsequent establishment of Silicon Valley, incorporating detailed examinations of breakthrough technologies like photolithography and integrated circuits.

 
The book effectively demonstrates how these advances enabled the development of increasingly complex electronic devices while following the trajectory predicted by Moore's Law. What sets this work apart is its comprehensive approach to explaining semiconductor evolution, combining technical detail with accessible explanations suitable for readers with basic STEM knowledge.

 
Through carefully curated historical photographs, diagrams, and case studies, the book illuminates complex concepts while maintaining academic rigor. The inclusion of previously unavailable industry archives and veteran interviews provides unique insights into the scientific, manufacturing, and economic decisions that shaped our modern technological landscape, making it an invaluable resource for engineering students, technology professionals, and anyone interested in the foundations of digital computing.

Disponibile da: 30/01/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 108 pagine.

Scienze e tecnologia

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