Course Catalog 2013-2014
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Course Catalog 2013-2014

ELT-21356 Basics of Semiconductors and Devices, 5 cr

Person responsible

Donald Lupo

Lessons

Study type P1 P2 P3 P4 Summer Implementations Lecture times and places
Lectures
Excercises
 2 h/week
 2 h/week
+2 h/week
+2 h/week


 


 


 
ELT-21356 2013-01 Wednesday 14 - 16, SM207

Requirements

Completion of exercises and exam.
Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Learning Outcomes

A basic understanding of the physics behind semiconductors and devices such as diodes and transistors based on them

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Semiconductor structure, charge carriers, current flow, p-n junctions, field effect transistors  physics of junction transistors (if time permits), understanding of simple circuits based on physical properties of devices   

Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes

Exam and exercises

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Partial passing:

Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Edition, availability, ... Examination material Language
Online book   Microelectronic Devices and Circuits   Clifton Fonstad       This material offers a basic introduction to the physical basis of semiconductors, devices made from them and basic electronic circuits..   No    English  

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Correspondence of content

There is no equivalence with any other courses

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Last modified07.01.2014