Course Overview: This course focuses on the derivation of models for the terminal currents of the semiconductor devices used in integrated circuits: diode, bipolar junction transistor and MOSFET. Our objective will be to represent the device's steady-state response; however, we will also discuss how to extend the models to the transient case. Throughout the semester, we will study semiconductor physics, focusing on topics such as drift and diffusion, generation and recombination, and avalanche multiplication. In the latter part of the semester, we will explore the motivations behind recent modifications to the basic transistor structures, such as the adoption of high-k gate dielectrics for MOSFETs.
Course Expectations and Outcome: I expect students to do the reading before and after class and monitor all email and online communication related to this class. Ultimately, I want the student to enjoy this course and find it relevant in their career goals. Technical outcomes of this course are:
| Section | Time | Room | Instructor | Office Hours | Office |
| X |
MWF 10:00-10:50 AM |
3081 ECEB |
Shaloo Rakheja rakheja@illinois.edu |
Thurs 3:00-4:00 PM | 3104 MNTL |
I occasionally need to shift my office hours to accommodate prelim exams, travel, etc., so always check the class webpage before coming to office hour on any given day. Any changes to my office hours will be listed under "Announcements." on Piazza. Please drop me an email if you want to meet me outside of office hours.
Teaching Assistants: Bohao Wu - bohaowu@illinois.edu - Office Hours: 4 pm to 5 pm at ECEB 2036, every Tuesday. (Use Piazza for quicker response)
Course Outline: Specified Here
Course Material: Lecture notes and slides are based on the material from textbook: Device Electronics for Integrated Circuits, 3rd ed. John Wiley & Sons. Authors: Richard S. Muller and Theodore I. Kamins. However, I will be posting extra reading materials, journal articles, discussion pages on as-needed basis. It is the student's responsibility to go through all the posted materials and ask questions if in doubt. There will be some material that is more advanced and posted only for those interested. You will not be quizzed on it, but feel free to come to office hours to discuss advanced material and research ideas based on it.
| Lecture Date | Lecture Notes | Other Materials/Notes |
| January 22, 2020 | Link | |
| January 24, 2020 | Link | |
| January 27, 2020 | Link | Link |
| January 29, 2020 | Link | Link |
| January 31, 2020 | Link | Link |
| February 03, 2020 | Link | Link-1 Link-2 |
| February 05, 2020 | Link | Link |
| February 07, 2020 | Link | Link |
| February 10, 2020 | Link-1 Link-2 | Link-1 Link-2 Link-3 |
| February 10, 2020 | Link | Link |
| February 12, 2020 | Link | Link |
| February 14, 2020 | Link | Link |
| February 17, 2020 | Link | Link |
| February 19, 2020 | Link | Link |
| February 21, 2020 | Link | Link |
| February 24, 2020 | Link | |
| February 26, 2020 | Link | Link-1 Link-2 |
| February 28, 2020 | Link | |
| March 02, 2020 | Link | |
| March 04, 2020 | Link | Link |
| March 06, 2020 | Link | Link |
| March 09, 2020 | Link | |
| Marc 11, 2020 | No class | No class |
| March 13, 2020 | Link | Link |
| March 23, 2020 | Video-Link; Notes | Link |
| March 25, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| March 27, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes-1 Notes 2 |
| March 30, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 01, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 03, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 06, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 08, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes-1 Notes-2 |
| April 10, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 13, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 15, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 17, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 20, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes-1 Notes-2 |
| April 22, 2020 | Video-Link | See Notes-2 from 04/20 |
| April 24, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 27, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| April 29, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| May 01, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| May 04, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes |
| May 06, 2020 | Video-Link | Notes; Sample Problem |
Homework: Will be assigned on Piazza under Resources and Compass2g.
| Homework | Link to HW | Due Date | Solution |
| HW1 Jan 29 2020 | Link | Feb 04 2020 | Link |
| HW2 Feb 05 2020 | Link | Feb 11 2020 | Link |
| HW3 Feb 12 2020 | Link | Feb 18 2020 | Link |
| HW4 Feb 19 2020 | Link | Feb 25 2020 | Link |
| HW5 Feb 26 2020 | Link | Mar 03 2020 | Link |
| HW6 Mar 02 2020 | Link | Mar 10 2020 | Link |
| HW7 Mar 15 2020 | Link | Mar 24 2020 | Link |
| HW8 Mar 25 2020 | Link | Mar 31 2020 | Link |
| HW9 Apr 01 2020 | Link | Apr 07 2020 | Link |
| HW10 Apr 08 2020 | Link | Apr 14 2020 | Link |
| HW 11 Apr 15 2020 | Link | Apr 21 2020 | Link |
| HW 12 Apr 25 2020 | Link | May 06 2020 | Link |
Exams: Two midsemester exams and one final exam. Exam dates: (updated) March 11th (midsem exam 1), (updated) April 22nd (midsem exam 2).
Note: Midterm exam 2 on April 22nd will be a live session on zoom. Details to connect via zoom will be emailed to all students.
Midterm exam 2 solution is available at this link.
Final exam will be held on May 12th 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM via live session on zoom. Details to connect via zoom will be emailed to all students prior to the start of the exam.
Grading Policy:
| Homework | 27.5% of total |
| Attendance | 5% |
| Midsemester Exams | 30% of total |
| Final Exam (comprehensive) | 37.5% of total |
Attendance will be recorded at the beginning of the lecture. Allowed to skip two classes without impact on attendance grade. If you're skipping more than two classes due to health related or personal emergency, please email me and provide appropriate documentation.
Communication during class: Please do not use your smartphones and other communication devices during class unless a problem is assigned for which you need your laptop or calculator on your phone. Under normal circumstances, you are expected to turn-off these devices.