BMM0077 Physics of Semiconductor Devices

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

Information

Code BMM0077
Name Physics of 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 Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

The aim of this course is to learn the physical foundations of the phenomenons that occur during the operation in the semiconductor circuit devices.

Course Content

Crystal Structure of solids, Introduction to quantum mechanics, Inroduction to quantum theory of solids, Energy-band theorem, Theory of electrical conduction, Generation-recombination phenomena, The PN junction diode, Metal-semiconductor contacts, The MOS transistor

Course Precondition

The course has no prerequisites.

Resources

Donald A. Neamen, "Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Basic Principles", McGrawHill, 4th Ed.

Notes

J. P. Colinge, C.A. Colinge, "Physics of Semiconductor Devices", Springer. Simon M. Sze, Kwok K. Ng, "Physics of Semiconductor Devices ", Wiley.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn the crystal lattice of solids
LO02 Understan Bohr's atom model
LO03 Define the wave-particle duality
LO04 Understand Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
LO05 Derive the Schrödinger's wave equation
LO06 Analyze with quantum mechanics
LO07 Analyze semiconductors in equilibrium
LO08 Understand the carrier transport phenomena
LO09 Define PN junction diode
LO10 Define MOSFET device


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to solve scientific problems encountered in the field of medicine and medical technologies by applying current and advanced technical approaches of mathematics, science and engineering sciences. 3
PLO02 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To have a knowledge of the literature related to a sub-discipline of biomedical engineering, to define and model current problems. 1
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Ability to analyze data, design and conduct experiments, and interpret results 4
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Developing researched contemporary techniques 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 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Conducting scientific studies with a medical doctor from an engineering perspective. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Expressing own findings orally and in writing, clearly and concisely. 1
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 Ability to act independently, set priorities and creativity.
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 Crystal structure of solids Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Bohr atom model, lectromagnetic spectrum Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Photoelectric effect, black body radiation, Compton effect, wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Schrödinger wave equation, Physical meaning of the Schrödinger wave equation Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Applications of the Schrödinger wave equation Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Energy band theory Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Electrical conduction in solids Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Reading course materials Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Semiconductor in equilibrium Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Carrier transport Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 The PN Junction Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 The PN junction diode Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Metal-semiconductor and semiconductor heterojunctions Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Fundamentals of MOSFET Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 The Bipolar Transistor Reading course materials Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Reading course materials Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Reading course materials 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