About the book
More than half a century has elapsed since the first solid-state transistor was invented by Brattain, Shockley, and Bardeen in December 1947. In comparison to its predecessor (i.e., the vacuum tubes), the solid-state transistor is diminutive in size, consumes much lower power, operates at relatively lower temperature, and exhibits significantly faster response time. As a result of its advantages and viability, the solid-state transistor swiftly replaced the vacuum tubes. The widespread application of the solid-state transistors in electronic circuits has triggered a dramatic revolution in the electronic industries, kicking off the era of semiconductor microchips. Today, microchips are now interwoven with human's life and the fundamental building blocks of the microchips are made from field-effect transistors of FETs. Considering the impact that it has imposed on mankind, this book intends to compile a list of interesting topics which are related to the latest technological advancement and scientific breakthroughs of field-effect transistors.
