EEE213 Semiconductor Devices

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

Information

Code EEE213
Name Semiconductor Devices
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. İLYAS EKER


Course Goal

To give theoretical information about generation, structure, properties and operational principles of semiconductors

Course Content

Semiconductor materials. Crystal lattices. Growth of semiconductors. Atoms and electrons. The Bohr model. Quantum mechanics. Bonding forces and energy bands in solids. Charge carries in semiconductors. Electrons and holes. Conductivity and mobility. Excess carries in semiconductors. Photodetectors. p-n junction. p-n junction diode. Tunnel diodes. Photodiodes. Light emitting diode. Field effect transistors. Bipolar junction transistor. Integrated circuits. Fabrication of monolithic circuits. Very large scale integration.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Solid State Electronic Devices

Notes

Semicondutor Material and Device Chacterization


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns basic features of conductor, semicondutor and nonconductor
LO02 Gets atomic structure and properties of pure and doped semiconductors
LO03 Learns properties and operational principles of diodes
LO04 Describes type of transistors and principles of their operation


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ computer programming techniques, and information technologies effectively. 3
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations,
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. 2
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 3
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronics engineering to profession-specific tools and devices.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Having consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Conductor, semiconductor and nonconductor. Historical background, reference book ( (Streetman, B.G. and Benarjee, S.K., Solid State Electronic Devices, Prentice Hall) Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Atomic structure and energy diagrams of Conductors, semiconductors and nonconductors. Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Charge carriers in semiconductors, electrons and holes Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Pure and doped semiconductors Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Properties, mathemaical models, electron and holes distributions of N-type semiconductors. Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Properties, mathemaical models, electron and holes distributions of P-type semiconductors. Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Conductivity ad mobility Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Analytical solution-based written examination Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 P-N junctions and diodes Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Current-voltage characteristics of Diodes Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Forward and reverse biased diodes, type of diodes and their propoerties and use in circuits Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Introduction to transistors, basic features. Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Bipolar Junction Transistors and their properties Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Field-effect transistors and their properties. Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Different MOSFETs, current and voltage analysis Review of previous course notes and getting information from source books Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams Analytical solution-based written examination Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS