Understanding the semiconductor industry in just one day
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Book Introduction
“A book that explains the big picture and core concepts of the semiconductor industry in a truly easy-to-understand way!”
Many people try to understand the semiconductor industry by researching news, analyst reports, and specialized books.
However, they soon give up, overwhelmed by the difficult industry terms such as foundry, fabless, IDM, OSAT, CPU, DRAM, EUV, FPGA, DDR5, EDA, front-end process, back-end process, photomask, pellicle, TSV, GAA, CIS, etc.
It's hard to even tell what's a technical term and what's a company name.
How on earth should I study semiconductors?
You have to understand the big picture first.
You can't get the answer by looking at the trees without knowing the forest.
It's like having a world map makes it easy to understand the relationships and structures of each country, but without a world map, no matter how much you study each country, you can't grasp the overall concept.
"Understanding the Semiconductor Industry in Just One Day" was born with this planning intention.
For non-specialists new to the semiconductor industry, we boldly avoid difficult engineering terminology and focus on helping readers understand the big picture of the industry through various examples and real-world cases.
I hope this book will faithfully fulfill its role as a compass for policymakers, a microscope for examining opportunities and risks for businesspeople and investors, and a navigation system for job seekers exploring their career paths.
Many people try to understand the semiconductor industry by researching news, analyst reports, and specialized books.
However, they soon give up, overwhelmed by the difficult industry terms such as foundry, fabless, IDM, OSAT, CPU, DRAM, EUV, FPGA, DDR5, EDA, front-end process, back-end process, photomask, pellicle, TSV, GAA, CIS, etc.
It's hard to even tell what's a technical term and what's a company name.
How on earth should I study semiconductors?
You have to understand the big picture first.
You can't get the answer by looking at the trees without knowing the forest.
It's like having a world map makes it easy to understand the relationships and structures of each country, but without a world map, no matter how much you study each country, you can't grasp the overall concept.
"Understanding the Semiconductor Industry in Just One Day" was born with this planning intention.
For non-specialists new to the semiconductor industry, we boldly avoid difficult engineering terminology and focus on helping readers understand the big picture of the industry through various examples and real-world cases.
I hope this book will faithfully fulfill its role as a compass for policymakers, a microscope for examining opportunities and risks for businesspeople and investors, and a navigation system for job seekers exploring their career paths.
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Preview
index
prolog
PART 01.
What is a semiconductor?
1.
conductor, insulator, semiconductor
- Free electrons and semiconductors
2.
Principles and types of semiconductors
- Covalent bonding with outermost electrons
- N-type semiconductor and P-type semiconductor
- The meeting of P-type semiconductors and N-type semiconductors, semiconductor devices
3.
History and future direction of semiconductor development
- Electrical components before semiconductors, vacuum tubes
- The emergence of transistors
- The emergence of integrated circuits and the MOSFET that changed the world
- Development direction of the semiconductor industry
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
PART 02.
System semiconductors and memory semiconductors
1.
How computers work
- How computers work
2.
System semiconductors
- The brain of the computer, the CPU
- The powerhouse of graphic computing, GPU
- AP, the brain of your smartphone
- 2nd generation AI semiconductor, NPU
- Another second-generation AI semiconductor, FPGA and ASIC
- 3rd generation AI semiconductors, neuromorphic semiconductors
- CIS, a semiconductor that records light
- Other system semiconductors
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
3.
memory semiconductors
- RAM (Random Access Memory)
- ROM (Read Only Memory)
- Memory hierarchy
- Chicken game in the memory semiconductor market
- Super cycle of memory semiconductors
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
PART 03.
The semiconductor industry's ecosystem and eight major processes
1.
Division of Labor System in the Semiconductor Industry
- Comprehensive semiconductor company VS.
Division of labor system
- Design phase
- Manufacturing stage
- Testing and packaging phase
- Distribution and sales stage
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
2.
8 major semiconductor processes
- Wafer manufacturing process
- Oxidation process
- Photolithography
- Etching process
- Deposition process and ion implantation process
- Metallization process
- Test process
- Packaging process
- Changes in process importance
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
PART 04.
The battle for global dominance with semiconductor companies
1.
Who is good at making semiconductors?
Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) and Division of Labor Companies
- Equipment, parts, and materials companies
2.
The semiconductor dominance battle among major countries
- USA
- korea
- taiwan
- japan
- china
- EU
- Israel
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
Epilogue
References
PART 01.
What is a semiconductor?
1.
conductor, insulator, semiconductor
- Free electrons and semiconductors
2.
Principles and types of semiconductors
- Covalent bonding with outermost electrons
- N-type semiconductor and P-type semiconductor
- The meeting of P-type semiconductors and N-type semiconductors, semiconductor devices
3.
History and future direction of semiconductor development
- Electrical components before semiconductors, vacuum tubes
- The emergence of transistors
- The emergence of integrated circuits and the MOSFET that changed the world
- Development direction of the semiconductor industry
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
PART 02.
System semiconductors and memory semiconductors
1.
How computers work
- How computers work
2.
System semiconductors
- The brain of the computer, the CPU
- The powerhouse of graphic computing, GPU
- AP, the brain of your smartphone
- 2nd generation AI semiconductor, NPU
- Another second-generation AI semiconductor, FPGA and ASIC
- 3rd generation AI semiconductors, neuromorphic semiconductors
- CIS, a semiconductor that records light
- Other system semiconductors
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
3.
memory semiconductors
- RAM (Random Access Memory)
- ROM (Read Only Memory)
- Memory hierarchy
- Chicken game in the memory semiconductor market
- Super cycle of memory semiconductors
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
PART 03.
The semiconductor industry's ecosystem and eight major processes
1.
Division of Labor System in the Semiconductor Industry
- Comprehensive semiconductor company VS.
Division of labor system
- Design phase
- Manufacturing stage
- Testing and packaging phase
- Distribution and sales stage
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
2.
8 major semiconductor processes
- Wafer manufacturing process
- Oxidation process
- Photolithography
- Etching process
- Deposition process and ion implantation process
- Metallization process
- Test process
- Packaging process
- Changes in process importance
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
PART 04.
The battle for global dominance with semiconductor companies
1.
Who is good at making semiconductors?
Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs) and Division of Labor Companies
- Equipment, parts, and materials companies
2.
The semiconductor dominance battle among major countries
- USA
- korea
- taiwan
- japan
- china
- EU
- Israel
*Semiconductors, just the essentials!
*Semiconductors, one step further!
Epilogue
References
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Publisher's Review
Using over 100 illustrations, we have explained ① the concept and history of semiconductors, ② system semiconductors and memory semiconductors, ③ the 8 major processes, and ④ representative companies in each field in the easiest and most interesting way possible.
After reading this book, you'll be able to understand everything you've ever heard about semiconductor-related news, analyst reports, and specialized books.
This book is highly recommended for investors interested in semiconductor companies, job seekers preparing for employment at semiconductor companies, industry professionals who have not majored in semiconductors, and anyone who wishes to build their semiconductor knowledge.
After reading this book, you'll be able to understand everything you've ever heard about semiconductor-related news, analyst reports, and specialized books.
This book is highly recommended for investors interested in semiconductor companies, job seekers preparing for employment at semiconductor companies, industry professionals who have not majored in semiconductors, and anyone who wishes to build their semiconductor knowledge.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: February 6, 2023
- Page count, weight, size: 344 pages | 734g | 170*234*21mm
- ISBN13: 9791191590128
- ISBN10: 1191590127
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