Integrated Silicon Optoelectronics

Focusing on silicon's pivotal role in semiconductor technology, this book explores the integration of optoelectronics with microelectronics. It covers fundamental concepts of optical emission and absorption, device physics of photodetectors, and their incorporation into bipolar, CMOS, and BiCMOS technologies. The text includes detailed discussions on fabrication methods, applications of integrated circuits, and the latest advancements in silicon light emitters, complemented by illustrations for clarity. It serves as a valuable resource for engineers, physicists, and graduate students in related fields.