SiGe HBTs is a hot topic within the microelectronics community because of its applications potential within integrated circuits operating at radio frequencies. Applications range from high speed optical networking to wireless communication devices. <p>The addition of germanium to silicon technologies to form silicon germanium (SiGe) devices has created a revolution in the semiconductor industry. These transistors form the enabling devices in a wide range of products for wireless and wired communications.</p> <p>This book features:</p> <ul> <li>SiGe products include chip sets for wireless cellular handsets as well as WLAN and high-speed wired network applications</li> <li>Describes the physics and technology of SiGe HBTs, with coverage of Si and Ge bipolar transistors</li> <li>Written with the practising engineer in mind, this book explains the operating principles and applications of bipolar transistor technology.</li> </ul> <p>Essential reading for practising microelectronics engineers and researchers.<br /> Also, optical communications engineers and communication technology engineers. An ideal reference tool for masters level students in microelectronics and electronics engineering.<br /> </p>
