This reference presents an overview of important developments in all III-V compound semiconductors such as Ga As, In P, and Ga N; II-VI compounds such as Zn S, Zn Se, and Cd Te; IV-IV compounds such as Si C and Si Ge; and IV-VI compounds such as Pb Te and Sn Te. It emphasizes piezoelectric (or potentially smart) material heterostructures (Ga, Al, In)N, which will influence future research and development funding. As the preeminent forum for research in compound materials and their applications in devices, this book provide[s] a very useful review of developments in this field and will be necessary reading for most researchers in electronics (Aslib Book Guide).