Future Trends in Microelectronics Journey into the Unknown

Presents the developments in microelectronic-related fields, with comprehensive insight from a number of leading industry professionals

The book presents the future developments and innovations in the developing field of microelectronics. The book’s chapters contain contributions from various authors, all of whom are leading industry professionals affiliated either with top universities, major semiconductor companies, or government laboratories, discussing the evolution of their profession. A wide range of microelectronic-related fields are examined, including solid-state electronics, material science, optoelectronics, bioelectronics, and renewable energies. The topics covered range from fundamental physical principles, materials and device technologies, and major new market opportunities.

• Describes the expansion of the field into hot topics such as energy (photovoltaics) and medicine (bio-nanotechnology)
• Provides contributions from leading industry professionals in semiconductor micro- and nano-electronics
• Discusses the importance of micro- and nano-electronics in today’s rapidly changing and expanding information society

Future Trends in Microelectronics: Journey into the Unknown is written for industry professionals and graduate students in engineering, physics, and nanotechnology.