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ECE6209J – Principles of Semiconductor Devices
Instructors:
Credits: 3 credits
Pre-requisites: Ve320 or equivalent (Recommended)
Description:
This course is offered to graduate students to present an in-depth overview of the principles of semiconductor devices, such as PN junctions, MOSFETs, and emerging nanoelectronic devices. It will also introduce techniques used in the fabrication of modern semiconductor devices and nanoelectronic devices as well as the principles behind them. The course covers the physics of major semiconductor devices and key processing techniques in modern semiconductor device and integrated circuits, thus equipping students with the knowledge required for engineers and scientists in the semiconductor industry. The course will also describe how recent developments in nanotechnology have enabled advanced semiconductor electronic devices. If appropriate, the course will include lab sessions or projects for the students to realize their own design of semiconductor devices.
Course Topics:
Semiconductor fundamentals
PN Junction
Schottky diodes
MOS Capacitor
MOSFET
JFET
BJT
Fabrication of semiconductor devices
Emerging nanoscale semiconductor devices