Silicon earth : introduction to microelectronics and nanotechnology /

This book introduces the general scientific and engineering underpinnings of microelectronics and nanotechnology, and explores how this new technological revolution is transforming the very essence of civilization. To round things out for the technologically curious, special 'widget deconstruct...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Cressler, John D. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2016]
Edition:	Second edition.
Subjects:	Nanotechnology > Popular works. Telecommunication > Popular works. Technological innovations > Social aspects > Popular works. Microelectronics > Popular works. Microelectronics. Nanotechnology. Technological innovations > Social aspects. Telecommunication. Mikroelektronik. Nanotechnologie. Nanotechnology / Popular works. Telecommunication / Popular works. Technological innovations / Popular works / Social aspects. Microelectronics / Popular works. Popular works.
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Summary:	This book introduces the general scientific and engineering underpinnings of microelectronics and nanotechnology, and explores how this new technological revolution is transforming the very essence of civilization. To round things out for the technologically curious, special 'widget deconstruction' chapters address the inner workings of ubiquitous micro/nano-enabled pieces of technology such as cell phones, flash drives, GPS, DVDs, and digital cameras.
Physical Description:	xxii, 595 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 26 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781498708258 1498708250 9781138452046 1138452041