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| Code | SD0613 |
| Name | Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. NECDET HAKAN ERDOĞAN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. NECDET HAKAN ERDOĞAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide students in applied physics, electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering, and materials science with a solid foundation in understanding the basic principles of modern semiconductor devices and their advanced manufacturing technology.
Course Content
Semiconductor materials, crystal lattices, crystal growth techniques, Atoms and electrons, energy bands in semiconductors, charge carriers in semiconductors, electrons and holes, conductivity and mobility, optical absorption in semiconductors, p-n junctions and diodes, Field effect transistors, photodiode, light emitting diode, semiconductor lasers.
Course Precondition
Resources
Semiconductor Devices Physics and Technology, S.M.Sze, Second Edition. Solid State Electronic Devices, Ben G. Streetman and Sanjay Kumar Banerjee, Seventh Edition Principles of Semiconductor Devices, Sima Dimitrijev, Second Edition
Notes
Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices, Betty Lise Andeson, Richard L. Anderson, Second Edition
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains what a semiconductor is |
| LO02 | Describes crystals, bulk growth, epitaxial crystal growth, and crystal defects |
| LO03 | Explains how energy bands of solids are formed. |
| LO04 | Explains the basic concepts about charge carriers |
| LO05 | Explains the basics and working principles of p-n junction devices |
| LO06 | Explains transistor types and operating principles |
| LO07 | Explains the optical properties of semiconductors, the working principles of photodetectors and light emitters. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semiconductor materials, crystal lattices | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Bulk crystal growth and Epitaxial growth | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Atomic structures of semiconductors | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Energy bands in semiconductors | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Charge carriers in semiconductors | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Pure and doped semiconductors, electrons and holes | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Optical absorption in semiconductors | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | general review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | P-n junctions and diodes | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Current-voltage characteristics of diodes | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Transistors and working principle | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Metal semiconductor FET basic working principles and production | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | MOS field-effect transistors | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Photodiode, light-emitting diode | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Semiconductor lasers | Review of previous topics and review of reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | general review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | general review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||