BMM0069 Semiconductor Devices

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code BMM0069
Name Semiconductor Devices
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

To understand the physical structure and electrical properties of semiconductor materials. Mastering the basic concepts and equations of semiconductor device analysis and applying them to the definition of semiconductor junctions and structures. To derive terminal characteristics of diodes, bipolar transistors and field-effect transistors from device construction and material properties.

Course Content

In-depth examination of semiconductor devices. To explore, the physics of semiconductors, p-n junction diodes, bipolar transistors, Schottky barriers, JFETs, MOSFETs and beyond CMOS devices.

Course Precondition

No prerequisite

Resources

Sima Dimitrijev, Principles of Semiconductor devices, Second Edition, Oxford University Press, Year: 2012, ISBN: 978-0-19-538803-9,978-1-62870-172-2.

Notes

Robert F. Pierret, Advanced Semiconductor Fundamentals, Prentice Hall, Year: 2002, ISBN: 013061792X,9780130617927.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows and expresses the covalent bond model
LO02 Knows and expresses the energy bond model
LO03 Calculates the minority and majority carrier concentrations.
LO04 Expresses the MS junction and the space charge region.
LO05 Expresses the PN junction and the space charge region.
LO06 Draws the energy band diagram of PN junction.
LO07 Models diode and derives the characteristic equation of it.
LO08 Derives the small signal equivalent of the diode.
LO09 Makes the analysis of DC, AC and small signal AC diode circuits.
LO10 Draws and explains the energy band diagram of BJT.
LO11 Knows the physical structure of BJT and expresses the operation principle.
LO12 Knows the DC, AC and small signal AC circuit models of BJT.
LO13 Expresses the operating principle of MOS transistor.
LO14 Derives the level 1 model of MOS transistor.
LO15 Knows level 2, level 3 and BSIM models.
LO16 Extracts the ACM MOS model parameters.
LO17 Knows the MOS noise sources and makes the noise analysis.
LO18 Knows MOS DC, AC and small signal AC and RF frequency analysis.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to reach new solutions by applying current and advanced technical approaches of mathematics, science and engineering sciences to current scientific problems encountered in the field of medicine and medical technologies. 4
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Having knowledge of the literature related to a sub-discipline of biomedical engineering, defining and modeling current problems, and being a specialist in that discipline. 3
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Analyzing data, making theoretical and simulation based designs, designing experiments and interpreting the results. 4
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Developing researched contemporary techniques, software, hardware and computational tools for engineering applications. 5
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To be able to analyze and design a process in line with a defined target.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to carry out scientific studies with medical doctors and members of other disciplines from an engineering point of view.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Expressing one's own findings orally and in writing, clearly and concisely, writing conference and journal papers. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to improve oneself by embracing the importance of lifelong learning and by following the developments in science-technology and contemporary issues.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği The ability to act independently, set priorities and be creative.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Being aware of national and international contemporary scientific and social problems in the field of Biomedical Engineering.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik To be able to evaluate the contribution of engineering solutions to problems in medicine, medical technologies and health in a global and social context.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Conductor, insulator and semiconductor materials Not required Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Bond model and energy band model Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Thermo dynamical equilibrium and carrier concentration Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Generation recombination and continuity equations Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Poisson equations Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 M-S junction Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 P-N junction Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Repetation of the topics and solving questions Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Diode Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Bipolar Junction Transistor Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Small signal and transient responses Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 PNPN devices Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 MOS Transistor Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Small signal, frequency and noise responses Reading the corresponding parts of the textbook Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 ACM parameters Reading the related scientific journal paper Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Repetation of the topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Repetation of the topics Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS