Journal profile · Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Solid-State Electronics
ISSN 0038-1101 · eISSN 1879-2405 · Elsevier Ltd · UNITED STATES · Monthly · Founded 1960
Solid-State Electronics: CAS Zone 4 · Physics & Astronomy (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 1.39; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,410; review about 128 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy (Elsevier website: 30%); 215 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Solid-State Electronics is published by Elsevier Ltd and is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Semiconductor materials and devices, Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design and Semiconductor materials and interfaces, together about 44.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
It is the aim of this journal to bring together in one publication outstanding papers reporting new and original work in the following areas: (1) applications of solid-state physics and technology to electronics and optoelectronics, including theory and device design with appropriate experimental backup; (2) optical, electrical, morphological characterization techniques and parameter extraction with experimental application to real devices; (3) device fabrication and synthesis, including device-related new materials growth, electro-optical characterization and performance evaluation; (4) the physics and modeling of submicron and nanoscale microelectronic and optoelectronic devices, including processing, measurement, and performance evaluation; (5) modeling and simulation of solid-state devices and processes with appropriate experimental backup; (6) nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices for various applications, including photovoltaics, sensing, micro- and nano-mechanical (MEMS/NEMS) systems, quantum computation and communication.Important: Given the wide availability of TCAD simulation packages (Synopsys, Silvaco, etc.) device simulation papers should be coupled with experiment, revolutionary concepts or novel analytical approaches. Pure simulation papers are not considered. Papers on materials growth and characterization should be relevant to a current or future device technology.Types of contributions: Original research papers, letters (intended for high-impact and high-quality short papers) and invited review papers (please contact the editors prior to submission). Solid-State Electronics does not publish notes or brief communications.Keywords: solid state electronics, field effect transistor, semiconductor (Si, SOI, Ge, III-V, 2D, etc.), nano-devices, new device concepts, fabrication, characterization, modeling, memories, high-voltage devices, photovoltaics, MEMS/NEMS
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Editorial board by country: 5 in mainland China (about 14%); most named United States 8, Mainland China 5, Japan 5, France 3, United Kingdom 2 (36 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Semiconductor materials and devicesEngineering19.4%
- Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit DesignEngineering17%
- Semiconductor materials and interfacesPhysics and Astronomy7.8%
- Semiconductor Quantum Structures and DevicesPhysics and Astronomy7.4%
- Silicon Carbide Semiconductor TechnologiesEngineering6.5%
- Silicon and Solar Cell TechnologiesEngineering5.9%
- Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Failure AnalysisEngineering5.4%
- Thin-Film Transistor TechnologiesEngineering3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Physics & Astronomy Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Physics & Astronomy Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Physics & Astronomy Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Physics & Astronomy | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Engineering, Electrical & Electronic | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Applied | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Physics, Condensed Matter | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 1.39LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 1.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.1LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.1Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.34LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.69LetPub ·
- h-index
- 87LetPub ·
- h-index
- 173OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 6,618OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.69OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 14.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 18.85%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 198LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 15,673 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58 | 19 | 9 |
| 2025 | 215 | 78 | 316 |
| 2024 | 130 | 44 | 358 |
| 2023 | 186 | 82 | 757 |
| 2022 | 269 | 113 | 1,644 |
| 2021 | 196 | 67 | 1,439 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
128 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports 3–6 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- 3–6 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- 30%LetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 59 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 128 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 3 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,410 / EUR 2,250 / GBP 1,930 / JPY 298,910 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 2,730 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted9
- (invited) reviewsOriginal research papers, (invited) reviews, short notes, letters and letters to the editor.Length not stated
- brief reportOriginal research papers, (invited) reviews, short notes, letters and letters to the editor.Letters: Clearly indicate that your contribution is intended to be a…Length not stated
- letterOriginal research papers, (invited) reviews, short notes, letters and letters to the editor.Letters: Clearly indicate that your contribution is intended to be a…Length not stated
- lettersOriginal research papers, (invited) reviews, short notes, letters and letters to the editor.Length not stated
- letters to the editorOriginal research papers, (invited) reviews, short notes, letters and letters to the editor.Letters: Clearly indicate that your contribution is intended to be a…Length not stated
- original research paperOriginal research papers, (invited) reviews, short notes, letters and letters to the editor.Letters: Clearly indicate that your contribution is intended to be a…Length not stated
- original research papersOriginal research papers, (invited) reviews, short notes, letters and letters to the editor.Length not stated
- reviewOriginal research papers, (invited) reviews, short notes, letters and letters to the editor.Letters: Clearly indicate that your contribution is intended to be a…Length not stated
- short notesOriginal research papers, (invited) reviews, short notes, letters and letters to the editor.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy. Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process; submissions initially assessed by editors; if suitable, sent to a minimum of two reviewers; editors make the accept/reject decision. Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy; sharing preprints will not count as prior publication. Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Monthly
- Founded
- 1960
- ISSN
- 0038-1101
- Electronic ISSN
- 1879-2405
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Solid-State Electronics
What CAS zone is Solid-State Electronics in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Solid-State Electronics is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Engineering, Electrical & Electronic / Physics, Applied / Physics, Condensed Matter. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Physics & Astronomy. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Solid-State Electronics?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 1.39; CiteScore 3.1, h-index 173.
How long does peer review take at Solid-State Electronics?
The publisher reports about 128 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of 3–6 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy (Elsevier website: 30%)”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Solid-State Electronics based?
Of the 36 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 5 (about 14%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (8), Mainland China (5) and Japan (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Solid-State Electronics?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Solid-State Electronics is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Solid-State Electronics open access, and what is the APC?
Solid-State Electronics is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,410.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .