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With over 2000 terms defined and explained, Semiconductor Glossary is the most complete reference in the field of semiconductors on the market today.
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Including some 500 new terms defined and remaining terms updated and modified, a 2nd edition book version of this glossary is now available.
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MOSFET scaling,
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reduction of MOSFET's geometry for the purpose of improving its performance; the goal is to reduce channel (gate) length and in the process maintain device fully operational; scalng rules must be followed to avoid undesired short-channel effects.
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scaling rules
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design rules which must be followed while scaling down geometry of integrated devices and interconnect lines; arbitrary reduction of key geometries, e.g. channel length in MOSFETs, may results in dysfunctional devices, e.g. short-channel effects in MOSFET.
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normally "off" MOSFET
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enhancement mode MOSFET; i.e. device in which gate voltage must be applied to turn the device on; in other words channel does not exist at VG = 0.
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normally "on" MOSFET
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depletion mode MOSFET; i.e. device in which gate voltage must be applied to turn it off; in other words channel exists even at VG=0.
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Jerzy Ruzyllo is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Penn State University.
This book gives a complete account of semiconductor engineering covering semiconductor properties, semiconductor materials, semiconductor devices and their uses, process technology, fabrication processes, and semiconductor materials and process characterization.
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