Integrated Silicon Optoelectronics

From the basics of optical emission and absorption, to detailed descriptions of fabrication technologies and applications of optoelectronic integrated circuits, this book concentrates on silicon and synthesizes topics from optoelectronics and microelectronics.

Integrated Silicon Optoelectronics synthesizes topics from optoelectronics and microelectronics. The book concentrates on silicon as the major base of modern semiconductor devices and circuits. Starting from the basics of optical emission and absorption, as well as from the device physics of photodetectors, the aspects of the integration of photodetectors in modern bipolar, CMOS, and BiCMOS technologies are discussed. Detailed descriptions of fabrication technologies and applications of optoelectronic integrated circuits are included. The book, furthermore, contains a review of the newest state of research on eagerly anticipated silicon light emitters. In order to cover the topics comprehensively, also included are integrated waveguides, gratings, and optoelectronic power devices. Numerous elaborate illustrations facilitate and enhance comprehension. This extended edition will be of value to engineers, physicists, and scientists in industry and at universities. The book is also recommended to graduate students specializing on microelectronics or optoelectronics.

Summarizes the current state-of-the-art in the hot topic silicon optoelectronics Basic physical and technical aspects are explained The book is strong in displaying the applications It is a useful reference to researchers and engineers alike Can also serve as a study text for graduate students Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Klappentext

Integrated Silicon Optoelectronics synthesizes topics from optoelectronics and microelectronics. The book concentrates on silicon as the major base of modern semiconductor devices and circuits. Starting from the basics of optical emission and absorption, as well as from the device physics of photodetectors, the aspects of the integration of photodetectors in modern bipolar, CMOS, and BiCMOS technologies are discussed. Detailed descriptions of fabrication technologies and applications of optoelectronic integrated circuits are included. The book, furthermore, contains a review of the newest state of research on eagerly anticipated silicon light emitters. In order to cover the topics comprehensively, also included are integrated waveguides, gratings, and optoelectronic power devices. Numerous elaborate illustrations facilitate and enhance comprehension. This extended edition will be of value to engineers, physicists, and scientists in industry and at universities. The book is also recommended to graduate students specializing on microelectronics or optoelectronics.

Inhalt
Basics of Optical Emission and Absorption.- Theory.- Silicon Technologies and Integrated Photodetectors.- Optoelectronic Devices in Thin Crystalline Silicon Films.- Silicon Power Devices.- SiGe Photodetectors.- Detectors Based on Resonant Cavity.- III-V Semiconductor Materials on Silicon.- Silicon Light Emitters.- Integrated Optics.- Design of Integrated Circuits.- Examples of Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits.