Semiconductor Devices and Models I

ECSE-6230

The physical operation of basic modern semiconductor devices and the determination of their internal parameters are discussed in detail. A review of semiconductor physics, including incomplete ionization, carrier lifetimes, and carrier transport, and solutions of continuity equation are presented. Devices include pn junction diodes, metal-oxide-semiconductor capacitors and field-effect transistors. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental mechanisms that contribute to device performance. The interrelationship between device parameters and circuit performance is also discussed.

3 credits
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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2023
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 0/30
2022
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 6/30
2021
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 7/30
2020
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 9/30
2019
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 8/30
2018
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 6/30
2017
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 9/30
2016
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 8/30
2015
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 8/30
2014
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Michael Shur
Seats Taken: 13/30
2013
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Shayla Maya Sawyer
Seats Taken: 8/30
2012
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Shayla Maya Sawyer
Seats Taken: 7/30
2011
Semiconductor Devices And Models I (3c)
  • Michael Shur
Seats Taken: 13/30
2010
Semicond Dev & Models I (3c)
  • Shayla Maya Sawyer
Seats Taken: 13/35
2009
Semicond Dev & Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 0/1
Semicond Dev & Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 17/30
2008
Semicond Dev & Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 30/130
2007
Semicond Dev & Models I (3c)
  • Tat-Sing Chow
Seats Taken: 18/30