Compound Semiconductor Devices provides a comprehensive insight into today's standard technologies, covering the vast range of semiconductor products and their possible applications. The materials covered runs from the basics of conventional semiconductor technology through standard,power and opto semiconductors, to highly complex memories and microcontrollers and the special devices and modules for smartcards, automotive electronics, consumer electronics and telecommunications. Some chapters are devoted to the production of semiconductor components and their use in electronic systems as well as to quality management.

The book offers students and users a unique overview of technology, architecture and areas of application of semiconductor products.