Episode 4 Top 5 Semiconductor Books – A Special Edition of Chips Weekly

In this special edition of Chips Weekly by Diana, we’re pressing pause on the week’s chip news and spotlighting something deeper: the books that have helped shape our understanding of semiconductors — from the fab floor to the global stage.

Whether you’re designing at the device level, tracking geopolitics, or just starting your journey into the chip world, these five titles offer clarity, context, and insight.

📚 Top 5 Semiconductor Books Featured in This Episode:

1. Semiconductor Device Fundamentals – Robert F. Pierret
2. Chip War – Chris Miller
3. Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology – Hong Xiao
4. CMOS VLSI Design – Neil Weste & David Harris
5. The Chip: How Two Americans Invented the Microchip and Launched a Revolution – T.R. Reid

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