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Semiconductor Technology, 6 credits
Halvledarteknik, 6 hp
TFYA39
Main field of study
Electrical Engineering Applied Physics PhysicsCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Irina BuyanovaDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, PhysicsCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Physics and Nanoscience, Master's Programme
- Physics and Nanotechnology
- Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Electronics Engineering, Master's programme
- Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Modern PhysicsIntended learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to make the student aware of the fundamental physical principles of semiconductor devices, and how modeling of devices is done. The participants of the course obtain the basic understanding, which is required for working with integrated circuits and optoelectronics. This implies that the student should:
- be familiar with fundamental physical principles which govern performance of semiconductor devices
- be able to use basic equations describing device performance
- understand and be able to explain in a well structured and logical concise way characteristics, operation and limitations of semiconductor devices
- understand and be able to explain main technological approaches for device fabrication
- develop basic tools with which they can later apply for learning newly developed devices and applications
Course content
Basic semiconductor physics. Operation and modeling of pn-junctions, optoelectronic devices, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors, and integrated circuits. An overview of processing of semiconductor devices and integrated circuits is given. Introduction into modern semiconductor technologies, such as nanotechnology and spin electronics.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, seminars and laboratory exercises.
Examination
| UPG1 | Homework and Oral Examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| LAB1 | Laboratory Work | 1 credits | U, G |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonExaminer
Irina BuyanovaCourse website and other links
http://www.ifm.liu.se/undergrad/fysikgtu/coursepage.html?selection=all&sort=kkEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 hRecommended self-study hours: 112 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Ben G. Streetman och Sanjay Banerjee, (2000) Solid State Electronic Devices 5:e upplagan Prentice-Hall International Editions
ISBN: ISBN 0-13-025538-6
Main textbook (aligned to lecture notes) (or 6th edition, ISBN 0-13-149726-X) - D.A. Neamen, (2003) Semiconductor Physics and Devices McGraw-Hill
ISBN: ISBN 0-07-119862-8
As substitute for the main textbook
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG1 | Homework and Oral Examination | 5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
| LAB1 | Laboratory Work | 1 credits | U, G |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Ben G. Streetman och Sanjay Banerjee, (2000) Solid State Electronic Devices 5:e upplagan Prentice-Hall International Editions
ISBN: ISBN 0-13-025538-6
Main textbook (aligned to lecture notes)
(or 6th edition, ISBN 0-13-149726-X)
D.A. Neamen, (2003) Semiconductor Physics and Devices McGraw-Hill
ISBN: ISBN 0-07-119862-8
As substitute for the main textbook
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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UPG1
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
X
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UPG1
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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UPG1
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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X
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LAB1
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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X
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X
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UPG1
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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UPG1
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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X
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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LAB1
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| 3.2 Communications |
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UPG1
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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UPG1
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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LAB1
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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