EE 496: Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

Catalog Information

Course Number:

496

Credits:

Offered:

Fall

Pre-Requisites

EE 311: Electronics

Catalog[MSE:302],

or
Atomic structure, functional description of p-n diodes, transistors, and probability theory.

Dependent Courses:

Class Information

Structure:

Grading typically based on the following weighting scheme: Three midterm exams, final comprehensive exam, homework, and quiz. Three 50-minute lectures per week. No labs. Typically have three one-hour exams, and a two-hour final.

Topics:

Introduction to microelectronic devices. (1)
Atoms and electrons. (2)
Energy bands and charge carriers. (6)
Mobility and its relationship to scattering probabilities by impurities, Monte Carlo approach. (3)
Excess charge carriers. (3)
pn Junction diode. (3)
JFET and MOSFET including short channel effect. (6)
Bipolar junction transistor. (6)
Optoelectronic Devices. (6)
Hetero-junction Bipolar Transistor. (3)
Integrated Circuit including CMOS. (3)

Requirements

Textbooks/References:

Solid State Electronic Devices (6th edition), B. Streetman and S. Banerjee, Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN 0-13-149726-X

Professor/Coordinator:

Deuk Heo

ABET Program Outcomes (click to expand)

ABET Program Outcome A:

Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.

ABET Program Outcome C:

Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

ABET Program Outcome G:

Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.

ABET Program Outcome K:

Ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practices.

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