EC EN 450
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
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.
Title
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.
