Objective

The contents and activities of this course aim to provide students a general picture on the operation and manufacture of common microelectronic devices. Students will learn the basic physics behind solid-state electronics and the operation principles of semiconductor devices, including junction diodes, field-effect transistors, bipolar transistors and common optoelectronic devices. The technologies involved in the production of integrated circuits will be addressed. Students will also be taught to increase their awareness on R&D in microelectronics in order to help them keep track on the advancement of modern electronics.

Syllabus

• Crystal Properties and Growth of Semiconductors
•  Atoms and Electrons
•  Energy Bands and Charge Carriers in Semiconductors
• Excess Carries in Semiconductors
• Junctions
• Field-Effect Transistors
• Bipolar Junction Transistor
• Integrated Circuits
• Device Packaging

Learning Outcome

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Have an overall picture of the basic physics, operation and manufacture of common microelectronic devices.
• Understand the physical principles behind several major semiconductor devices including junction diodes, field-effect transistors, bipolar transistors, common optoelectronic devices.
• Perform basic quantitative analysis on the characteristics of semiconductor materials, junction diodes and metal-oxide field-effect transistors.
• Understand different technologies used in the fabrication of integrated circuits.
• Appreciate and be aware of the continuous advancement of microelectronics industry.

Course Materials

http://www.ee.cuhk.edu.hk/~jdu/ELE2510_2009-10/Course_Information.html

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