EC EN 450

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Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

Electrical and Computer Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Physics of electronic and optical solid state devices; includes semiconductor materials, bipolar and FET device physics and modeling, optical properties of semiconductors, and lasers.

When Taught

Fall

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3

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3

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3

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Title

Charge Transport

Learning Outcome

Application of differential equations to charge transport in semiconducting material.

Title

Model p-n Junctions

Learning Outcome

Application of basic physical processes to model p-n junctions.

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Modeling MOS and MOS-related Devices

Learning Outcome

Application of the physical properties of device building blocks (pn junctions, metal semiconductor interfaces, MOS structures) to model MOSFET and memory device operation.

Title

Understanding Microfabrication Technology

Learning Outcome

Application of basic microfabrication processes to design semiconductor device fabrication process flows.