Understanding Semiconductors: A Technical Guide for Non-Technical People (Maker Innovations Series)

Well written and informative. Very helpful in understanding the basic construction process and terminology.

This book was a total game changer. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, it's packed with all the information you could ever need. Understanding Semiconductors breaks down even the most complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand, and it covers all the latest advancements with enough depth to really leave you with a strong grasp of all the key dynamics at play. Super organized and easy to breeze through, this was the perfect reference guide to help navigate the critical field of semiconductors - can't recommend it strongly enough!

This is a good book, well written and contains a lot of good information. So, for someone experienced in the industry this provides a fairly comprehensive overview in many diverse aspects of semiconductors. For someone not on the field it seems there are too many details that could be confusing.

If you're like me and have always been curious about the technology that powers our modern world, then "Understanding Semiconductors" is the book for you. This book is an absolute game changer for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the complex world of semiconductors. The author does an amazing job of breaking down complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand, even for people who aren't technically inclined.I found myself quickly absorbed in the material and I couldn't put it down. The author's use of real-world examples made the material relatable and helped me grasp the concepts better. It's a great resource for both technical and non-technical readers.If you're looking to deepen your understanding of semiconductors, I highly recommend tossing your "Electronics for Dummies" books in the trash and grabbing yourself a copy of this book. It's an easy read that will leave you feeling like a semiconductor pro!

"Understanding Semiconductors" is an extremely informative and useful guide for understanding the basics of electronic systems and semiconductors. The author effectively breaks down complex concepts and provides clear explanations with plenty of diagrams and illustrations. One of the standout features of the book is its use of apt analogies to explain difficult concepts. These analogies, which are paired with clear visuals, make it easy for the reader to understand and absorb the information.Overall, this book is an excellent resource for people working in the semiconductor, electronics, and hardware technologies fields or in supporting industries. Additionally, it is an excellent guide for hobbyists and enthusiasts with minimal technical experience or pre-existing qualifications like myself, and anyone interested in learning more about the technology that powers the modern world.

This book is a must have for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of semiconductors. It is a technical guide specifically tailored to non-technical people. It is written in an easily accessible language and provides detailed explanations and illustrations. I'm a professional in the field and even I learned more than I expected to. This books explains complex topics such as integrated circuits and transistors in simple terms. It does an excellent job of teaching the fundamentals and gets down to the nitty-gritty without overwhelming the reader. What's more, the insight it provides into the history of semiconductors is fascinating. This book is highly recommended for anyone looking to understand semiconductors.

This series tries to paint itself as the the famous "technical guides in non-technical language" except this one was written by a consultant turned VC investor and it shows. The book's content is not well-organized, failing to provide a coherent taxonomy of chip types for instance, waxes on about basic scientific concepts while skipping enormous parts of the value chain... the semiconductor materials section is literally one paragraph. The entire "next generation" or "future of" section, rather than being one of the largest and covering current R&D trends, is just a couple pages mainly on quantum computing which overlooks enormous amounts of current development initiatives that would be front of mind for anyone that is actually trying to learn the technical side of the industry in any detail. The print is large and the superfluous graphics really stretch the thin content of this book. I'm not trying to be rude to the author, writing a book as an industry outsider is no small feat. But it's not correctly advertised at all.If you're just looking to spend money to have someone google basic information for you, buy this book. If you're looking for someone who understands semiconductor engineering to help aid your literacy of actual technical perspectives on the industry, you'll have to keep looking.

The problem with most technical subjects is no matter how intelligent/logical/rational you are, as someone who doesn't know the subject, you lack the foundations of basic understanding or even vocabulary to begin to understand a topic. This book does a fantastic job of nullifying that model. The logical progression the book goes through is easy to follow, the book builds upon itself while still making each section and chapter discrete, and the jargon is clearly spelled out (and frankly not over-used for the sake of it) in a way that makes even the most complicated of subject matter not only easy to understand but also quite enjoyable to learn. Would strongly recommend this book, even to those who only have a tangential interest or intersection with semiconductors (which should be everyone, given how important and integral they are, but I digress)