Semiconductor Nanoscale Devices: Materials and Design Challenges

Editors: Ashish Raman, Prabhat Singh, Naveen Kumar, Ravi Ranjan

Semiconductor Nanoscale Devices: Materials and Design Challenges

ISBN: 978-981-5313-21-5
eISBN: 978-981-5313-20-8 (Online)

Introduction

Semiconductor Nanoscale Devices: Materials and Design Challenges provides a comprehensive exploration of nanoscale technologies and semiconductor device design, focusing on innovative materials and advanced applications. It bridges classical and quantum concepts, offering insights into foundational materials, device architectures, and future technologies like biosensors, 6G communication, and photovoltaics. The book is organized into three sections: foundational concepts, methodologies and advancements, and next-generation applications. It emphasizes practical design, analytical modeling, and optimization for real-world applications, making it a valuable resource for professionals and researchers.

Key Features:

  • - Comprehensive coverage of nanoscale semiconductor device design challenges and innovations.
  • - Focus on advanced materials and methodologies for cutting-edge technologies.
  • - Practical insights into measurement techniques and device optimization.
  • - In-depth exploration of emerging applications like 6G, biosensors, and photovoltaics.

Readership

Graduate students, researchers, professionals in semiconductor and nanoelectronics, and academics in materials science, electrical engineering, and applied physics.

Foreword

"Semiconductor Nanoscale Devices: Materials and Design Challenges" provides a timely and comprehensive examination of the advancements in this rapidly evolving field. This book addresses the intricate balance between theoretical understanding and application, offering valuable insights into the material properties and design principles that define the behavior of nanoscale devices. The pursuit of smaller, more efficient transistors has led to the exploration of novel materials and innovative design structures. Nano-FET devices, with their potential to operate at low power and high frequencies, exemplify the kind of breakthroughs that are possible. However, the transition from conventional technologies to nanotechnologies brings with it a host of challenges that must be understood and overcome.

The editors and authors have meticulously compiled a body of work that not only charts the current landscape of semiconductor nanoscale devices, but also points towards future directions and possibilities. Their collective expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in this domain are evident throughout the chapters. "Semiconductor Nanoscale Devices: Materials and Design Challenges" is more than just a textbook; it is a guide to the future of semiconductor technology. As we stand on the brink of new technological horizons, this book will undoubtedly serve as a critical reference for those striving to push the boundaries of what is possible in VLSI design.

This book is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, and students who are navigating the complexities of nanoscale device technology. It bridges the gap between foundational concepts and advanced research, making it accessible to those new to the field, while also providing depth for experienced practitioners. The detailed exploration of quantum effects, scaling issues, and material properties offers a robust framework for understanding and innovating in nanoscale device design.

I am confident that readers will find this book an invaluable addition to their professional libraries, providing both the inspiration and the knowledge necessary to drive forward the next generation of semiconductor devices.



Dharmendra Singh Yadav
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Kurukshetra, Haryana
India