ANU - STUDYAT - Semiconductors

Offered By:

Dept Engineering

Academic Career:

Graduate Coursework

Course Subject:

Engineering

Offered in:

Second Semester, 2010

Unit Value:

6 units

Course Description:

This course introduces semiconductor physics, devices and technology. Physics topics comprise basic semiconductor physics, diodes, solar cells and transistors. Technology topics comprise oxidisation, diffusion, ion implantation, photolithography, film deposition, electrical interconnection, characterisation, packaging and process integration.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

Understand basic semiconductor physics
Understand how diodes, solar cells and transistors work
Understand basic semiconductor technology
Be able to relate technology to the physics of semiconductor devices
Have understanding of the context and use of semiconductor devices

Indicative Assessment:

Laboratories (10%); Seminar (15%); Quiz (15%); Final Exam (60%)

Areas of Interest:

Engineering

Assumed Knowledge and
Required Skills:

Knowledge of electronics

Prescribed Texts:

The textbook is a choice of Introduction to Microelectronic Fabrication by Richard C. Jaeger, Vol V, Modular Series on Solid State Devices (Neudeck & Pierret eds), 2nd Edition, 2002 or S.M. Sze, Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology 3e, Wiley, 2006.

Semiconductors ENGN6334 - Details