Course - Semiconductor Physics and Electronic Devices, Introduction - TFE4145
Semiconductor Physics and Electronic Devices, Introduction
About
About the course
Course content
This course provides a detailed introduction to the principal classes of semiconductor devices in modern microelectronics and photonics. The following topics will be discussed; charge carrier statistics and transport, luminescence, photoconductivity, p-n junctions, metal- semiconductor junctions, diodes, field-effect transistor (MOSFET), bipolar junction transistor (BJT), light-emitting diodes (LED), laser diodes (LD), photodiodes, and photovoltaic solar cells.
Learning outcome
This course should provide a basic understanding of the physics and fabrication of the principal classes of semiconductor devices in modern microelectronics and photonics.
Learning methods and activities
Auditorium lectures and exercises (problems). Repetition exams (make up exams) may be changed from written to oral. The course may be held in English.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic understanding of physics corresponding to the syllabus of topic TFE4215 Solid State Materials and Nanostructures or TFY4220 Solid State Physics.
Course materials
B.G. Streetman and Sanjay Banerjee: Solid State Electronic Devices, 5th edition (or later), Prentice Hall, 2000.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIE4025 | 7.5 sp | |
| TFE4146 | 7.5 sp | |
| TFE4164 | 5 sp | |
| TFE4177 | 3.7 sp |
Subject areas
- Solid State Physics
- Physical Electronics
- Materials Science and Solid State Physics
Contact information
Course coordinator
- Jostein Grepstad