Semiconductor Materials: Theory - Devices
| Title | Ημιαγωγά Υλικά: Θεωρία - Διατάξεις / Semiconductor Materials: Theory - Devices |
| Code | 043 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Georgios Litsardakis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600000992 |
Programme of Study: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Registered students: 18
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL ENERGY | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600144667
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Γ (ΤΗΜΜΥ & Τοπογράφων Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Α6 (6) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 09:00 έως 11:00 |
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Γ (ΤΗΜΜΥ & Τοπογράφων Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Α1 (8) |
| Calendar | Παρασκευή 11:00 έως 13:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600144667
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=12193
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The course is intended to provide fundamental knowledge on the physical layer of semiconductor materials and devices.
By the end of the course, the student
-should be familiar with basic concepts of quantum mechanics, crystallography and solid state physics related to semiconductor properties,
-should be able to explain the behavior of metal-semiconductor, semiconductor-semiconductor and oxide-semiconductor junctions
-should be able to describe the physical functions of basic semiconductor devices (diodes, transistors, etc)
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
Elements of semiconductor theory: Fundamentals. Conductivity of semiconductors. Extrinsic semiconductors. Non-equilibrium conditions. Measurement of semiconductor properties.
Principles of semiconductor devices: Fabrication technology. p-n junction, p-n diodes. Bipolar junction transistor. Junction FET. MOS transistor
Keywords
semiconductors, semiconductor materials, semiconductor devices, p-n junction, transistor
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Short videos and java applets execution.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 72 | 2.4 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 48 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
"Αρχές Ηλεκτρονικών Υλικών και Διατάξεων", S.O.Kasap, εκδόσεις Παπασωτηρίου.
"Εισαγωγή στις Διατάξεις Ημιαγωγών", D.Niemen, εκδόσεις Φούντας
"Αγώγιμες ιδιότητες των ηλεκτροτεχνικών υλικών" Σπύρου Νικόλαος, εκδόσεις Τζιόλα
Additional bibliography for study
• Physics of Semiconductor Devices, J.P. Colinge, C.A. Colinge, 2002
• J.Allison : Electronic Engineering Materials and Devices
• D.H.Navon: Electronic Materials and Devices
• L.Solymar & D.Walsh: Lectures on the Electrical Properties of Materials
• R.Colclaser & S.Diehl-Nagl: Materials and Devices
• E.S.Yang: Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices
• B.Streetman: Solid State Electronic Devices
• A.S.Grove: Physics and Technology of Semiconductor Devices
• S.Sze: Physics of Semiconductor Devices
Last Update
30-11-2020
