Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

To provide an understanding of semiconductor properties, principles of operation of important semiconductor components as well as knowledge about methods of synthesis of semiconductor materials and basic technologies towards device fabrication.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Crystalline structure and specific properties of semiconductors
• Electronic band structure of semiconductors, both intrinsic and doped onces, as well as statistics and dynamics of charge carriers
• Characteristics of basic components including pn junctions, bipolar transistors, metal-oxide-semiconductor components and devices for power electronics
• Basic methods and technologies for fabrication of semiconductor devices

Skills

The student should be able:

• to explain and use theory and methods describing properties of semiconductors, including crystal structure, electronic characteristics of intrinsic and doped semiconductors as well as statistics and dynamics of charge carriers
• to explain properties and characteristics of basic semiconductor-based components as well as technologies used for fabrication of semiconductor devices.

Competences

The student should develop and strengthen the knowledge about properties of semiconductors as well as basic principles and technologies behind the semiconductor-based devices. The student should be able to give reasons and arguments based on the concepts of semiconductor physics and technology.

Type of instruction

Lectures with exercises.
 

Extent and expected workload

This is a 5 ECTS course module and the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.
 

Exam

Exams