Electrical Properties of Polycrystalline Semiconductors and Insulating Layers - Devices in New Technologies
| Title | Ηλεκτρικές Ιδιότητες Ημιαγωγών και Μονωτικών Υμενίων - Διατάξεις στις Νέες Τεχνολογίες / Electrical Properties of Polycrystalline Semiconductors and Insulating Layers - Devices in New Technologies |
| Code | ΠΥΥ201 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023514 |
Programme of Study: PMS PROĪGMENA LEITOURGIKA YLIKA
Registered students: 14
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600285445
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Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Solid State Physics and Materials Science
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will:
- be able to interpret the electric behavior of matter at a primary level
- be able to distinguish different types of materials according to their electric properties
- will have a comprehensive knowledge of the technological applications of electric properties of materials
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
The purpose of the course is to understand the conduction mechanisms in some basic technology materials and their application in modern optoelectronic and micro-nanoelectronic devices. Specifically, the following are presented (a) The conductivity of a special class of semiconductors, the polycrystalline semiconductors, which are of great technological interest. Particular importance is given to the effect of the grain boundaries on the electrical properties of these materials. Finally, the applications of polycrystalline semiconductors in electronics are described. (b) The electrical properties of thin insulating films applied to integrated circuit technology. Conduction mechanisms and basic aging mechanisms of insulating thin films in MOSFET transistors are presented. (c) Semiconductor materials used in advanced semiconductor devices for modern technological applications. In particular, optoelectronic light emitting devices based on p-n junctions with quantum wells in the discharge region (micro-LEDs) and multi-gate MOSFETs in nanoelectronics are being studied. (d) Experimental techniques for electrical characterization of semiconductor materials and devices are presented. Specifically, techniques for electrical characterization of semiconductors with Hall-effect and polycrystalline silicon thin film transistors (TFTs) with low frequency noise measurements.
Keywords
conductivity mechanisms, electric properties, semiconductors, Si, Hall effect
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
-Powepoint presentations, simulations and videos showing properties, phenomena and technological applicability of electric properties of materials.
-Electronic communication (email, elearning).
-Quizzes, Exercises via elearning.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | 1.0 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 13 | 0.5 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 36 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 48 | 1.9 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 125 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examination that includes topics-questions that require critical thinking about the phenomena and properties and applications of electrical properties of materials.
Laboratory report with the processing of experimental results obtained during the laboratory.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Φυσική στερεάς κατάστασης, P. Hofmann, 2020, Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση, Εύδοξος:94700247, ISBN: 9789600236781
2. Φυσική στερεάς κατάστασης, Η. Ibach, Η. Luth, 2011, Εκδόσεις ΖΗΤΗ, Εύδοξος:12583778, ISBN:9789604563135
Additional bibliography for study
1. Αγώγιμες ιδιότητες των ηλεκτροτεχνικών υλικών, Ν. Σ. Σπύρου, 2009, Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, Εύδοξος:18548947, ISBN:9604180827
Last Update
14-01-2024
