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| Code | FZK402 |
| Name | Semiconductor Device Physics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HAMİDE KAVAK |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Learns basic information about semiconductors in detail. Learn about semiconductor device fabrication and working principles.
Course Content
General information about the structure of semiconductors, energy band structure, doped and undoped semiconductors, defects in semiconductors, carrier concentration in equilibrium and non equilibrium, the Fermi level, charge transport mechanism in semiconductor, drift current, resistivity, carrier concentration, mobility, Hall effect, carrier types, diffusion current, drift and diffusion equalities, Einstein relation, continuity equation, regeneration and recombination process, direct and indirect transition, generation-recombination centers, the basic device manufacturing techniques, p-n junctions.
Course Precondition
Fundamental of Physics
Resources
Donald A. Neamen, Yarıiletken Fiziği, Aktif Yayınevi (2012)
Notes
Internet Donald A. Neamen, Yarıiletken Fiziği, Aktif Yayınevi (2012)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learn the basic properties of semiconductors. |
| LO02 | To explain the energy band structure in semiconductors. |
| LO03 | To explain the transport mechanism in semiconductors. |
| LO04 | To explain semiconductor thin film production techniques. |
| LO05 | To express basic information about semiconductor device production and operating principles. |
| LO06 | To express the characterization methods of semiconductor thin films. |
| LO07 | To discuss the application areas of semiconductors. |
| LO08 | To follow technological developments. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows the developments in the field of Physics and uses scientific methods and techniques. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Combine the knowledge gained in the field of Physics with the knowledge in other scientific fields and explains the method of producing scientific knowledge. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he has acquired in the field of Physics and designs experiments related to his field. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Improves himself by knowing that the learning process is lifelong. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowing the importance of individual development, she/he implements what is necessary. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the developments in the field of physics in terms of social ethics by watching and learning them. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General information about the structure of semiconductors | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Energy band structure | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Doped and undoped semiconductors | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Defects in Semiconductors | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Equilibrium and non equilibrium carrier concentration | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Fermi level | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Transport properties of semiconductors | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studyn for the midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Charge transport mechanism in semiconductors, drift current, resistivity | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Carrier concentration, mobility, Hall effect, conductivity types | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Diffusion current, diffusion equation | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Equalities drift diffusion, Einstein expression | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Generation and recombination | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Direct and indirect transitions, generation-recombinations center | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | p-n junctions | Read to books about the subject, the research should be done on the internet. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study for the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study for the final exam | 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 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||