Essential Guide to Semiconductors, The

• An up-to-the-minute briefing on the entire semiconductor industry
• Technology, applications, and marketsexplained in English
• Explains today's state-of-the-art silicon design and manufacturing techniques
• Contains expert insights from one of the industry's leading analysts and editors

The Essential Guide to Semiconductors is a complete professional's guide to the business andtechnology of semiconductor design and manufacturing. Leading semiconductor industry analystand editor Jim Turley illuminates every facet of the industry, explaining its fast-changingtechnologies, markets, and business models simply, clearly, and without unnecessary jargon.

• Covers a wide range of semiconductor applications: cellphones, cars, computers, gaming systems, and much more
• Conceptual enough for laypeople and nontechnical investorsand sufficiently detailed for technical readers
• Includes a wide range of diagrams and flowcharts to promote understanding
• Presents accessible explanations of how silicon chips are designed and built
• Shows how the entire industry fits together, helping readers understand key niches, market segments, and opportunities