Essential Guide to Semiconductors, The

• An up-to-the-minute briefing on the entire semiconductor industry

• Technology, applications, and markets—explained 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 investors—and 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