Silicon Earth

This easy-to-read, introductory book describes the fundamentals of microelectronics and nanotechnology, as well as how micro/nano-enabled technologies are transforming civilization. Special chapters deconstruct the inner workings of smartphones, flash drives, digital cameras, and more. Completely updated and upgraded to full color, the second edition includes new material on the birth of electronic systems, the future of electronics, and the societal impact of micro/nanotechnology. It also provides new deconstructions of gadgets like the GPS-enabled smartwatch, incorporates end-of-chapter study questions, and adds hundreds of new color photos.