Semiconductor devices I
Summary
This course aims to give a solid introduction to semiconductors, from Silicon to compound semiconductors, making the connection between the physics and their application in real life. We will explore several experimental techniques related to current semiconductor research and development.
Content
1. Introduction to Semiconductor Physics
2. Carrier Generation and Recombination
- link to LEDs and Solar cells
3. Charge Transport
- Hall measurements
4. Non-uniformly doped semiconductors
- Schokley equations.
5. p-n junctions
6. Metal semiconductor junctions
- Schottky and Ohmic junctions
7. Metal Oxide Semiconductor MOSFETs
8. Semiconductor junctions (Compound semiconductors)
- Band structure simulations
9. Semiconductor devices of today
- High electron mobility transistors (HEMTs)
- Power transistors
Keywords
Semiconductors, compound, Silicon, GaAs, GaN, transistors, LEDs, solar cells, HEMTs
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Physique général III et IV, Electronique I et II
Teaching methods
Lectures
Assignments
Lab sessions
Simulations
Assessment methods
homeworks, mid-term and final exams
Resources
Ressources en bibliothèque
Notes/Handbook
Notes and slides will be published on moodle after each lecture
Moodle Link
Dans les plans d'études
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Semiconductor devices I
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Semiconductor devices I
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Semiconductor devices I
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Semiconductor devices I
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Semiconductor devices I
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Semiconductor devices I
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Semiconductor devices I
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Semestre: Automne
- Forme de l'examen: Pendant le semestre (session d'hiver)
- Matière examinée: Semiconductor devices I
- Cours: 3 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines
- Exercices: 1 Heure(s) hebdo x 14 semaines