Course - Semiconductor Physics and Electronic Devices, Introduction - TFE4145
TFE4145 - Semiconductor Physics and Electronic Devices, Introduction
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
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 the students with a basic understanding of the physics and principles of operation of the most important semiconductor devices in modern microelectronics and photonics.
The course will provide the students with knowledge on:
electronic structure, charge carrier statistics, and transport properties in semiconductors
fabrication technology for semiconductor devices and integrated circuits
charge transport in p-n junctions and metal-semiconductor contacts
the principles of field effect (MOSFET) and bipolar junction (BJT) transistors
the principles of light-emitting diodes (LED) and laser diodes (LD), photoconductors/photodiodes, and photovoltaic solar cells.
The course will provide the students with technical skills to:
calculate voltages and currents in existing electronic and photonic semiconductor devices under different biasing conditions
draw up and analyze circuit models for field effect and bipolar junction transistors
understand the fabrication technology and principles of operation of new and future electronic and photonic devices based on semiconductors.
The course will provide the students with general skills:
on the use of mathematics, physics, and electronic circuits to quantitative analysis of defined electronic system components
for more advanced studies on electronic circuits and systems.
Learning methods and activities
Auditorium lectures and exercises (problems). The written exam is given in English only. The exam can be answered in English or in Norwegian. Repetition (make up) exams may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic understanding of physics corresponding to the syllabus of topic TFY4220 Solid State Physics.
Course materials
B.G. Streetman and Sanjay Banerjee: Solid State Electronic Devices, 6th edition (or later), Prentice Hall, 2006.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIE4025 | 7.5 | ||
| TFE4146 | 7.5 | ||
| TFE4164 | 5.0 | ||
| TFE4177 | 3.7 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2014
Language of instruction: English
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- Solid State Physics
- Physical Electronics
- Materials Science and Solid State Physics
- Jostein Grepstad
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Electronic Systems
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2014-12-17 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Summer KONT Muntlig 100/100 2015-08-06
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"